History Detectives Season 7 Episode 5 Tokyo Rose Recording; Crazy Horse Photo; WWII Diary
- July 20, 2009
In "Tokyo Rose Recording; Crazy Horse Photo; WWII Diary," the fifth episode of season seven of History Detectives, the team embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind three historic artifacts.
The first item is a mysterious vinyl record featuring the voice of "Tokyo Rose," a woman who played propaganda messages for Japanese soldiers during World War II. The record was found in a Montreal record store and is believed to be one of the only known recordings of "Tokyo Rose" in existence. The team traces the record back to its original owner, a former soldier who was stationed in the Pacific during the war, and tries to determine if the record is a genuine artifact or a fake.
The second item is an old photograph of the Native American Chief Crazy Horse, which was discovered by an amateur historian at a flea market in Texas. The team investigates the authenticity of the photograph and explores its connection to one of the most iconic figures in American history.
The final item is a World War II diary that was found in an abandoned storage unit in Massachusetts. The diary belongs to a soldier who fought in the Pacific theater of the war and provides a unique perspective on the conflict. The team delves into the diary's contents and tries to piece together the soldier's experiences, as well as the larger historical context of the war.
As they examine each item, the team uncovers new clues and uncovers surprising connections between these seemingly unrelated artifacts. Along the way, they meet with experts, historians, and collectors who help shed light on the history and significance of these unique objects. Will the team be able to solve the mysteries behind the Tokyo Rose recording, the Crazy Horse photograph, and the WWII diary? Tune in to History Detectives to find out.
