History Detectives Season 9 Episode 9 1775 Almanac, Exercise Records, Moon Museum

In this episode of History Detectives, the team investigates three intriguing items from the past: a 1775 almanac, a set of exercise records, and a lunar art piece. First, they explore the almanac and its connection to a famous patriot printer, Benjamin Edes, who used his printing press to promote revolutionary ideas in Boston. The almanac contains handwritten notes that suggest it was used as a secret codebook among revolutionaries. The team delves into the history of cryptography during the American Revolution and uncovers surprising connections between Benjamin Edes and the Sons of Liberty.

Next, the team investigates a set of exercise records from the 1930s belonging to a woman named Jessie Milam. Milam was an African American physical education teacher who created her own exercise regimen and shared it with her community. The team traces Milam's story and discovers how she challenged societal norms and helped promote physical fitness in a time of racial segregation. They also explore how her legacy lives on through her dedicated students and the modern-day fitness industry.

Finally, the team looks into a mysterious art piece called the Moon Museum. Created in 1969, the Moon Museum is supposedly an art piece smuggled by an Apollo 12 astronaut onto the surface of the moon. The team follows the clues and talks to experts in the art world to uncover the truth behind the Moon Museum and its fascinating origins.

Through their investigations, the History Detectives team sheds new light on the past and reveals the hidden stories behind seemingly ordinary objects.