History Detectives broadcasts coming soon on PBS on KVIE Channel 6. : Sheridan's House; Mark Twain Watch; Prisoner Poem Sep 2, 3:00PM Sep 3, 2:00AM, Sep 3, 5:00AM The Love Dish; Rebel Gun; Prison Plaque Sep 8, 8:00PM, Sep 9, 1:00AM, Sep 9, 5:00AM History Detectives, a new television series from PBS, consists of 10 episodes. Each episode presents three mysteries for viewers to explore. The hosts of the program are renowned experts in the world of historical investigations and are devoted to solving historical mysteries, searching out the true facts (and falsehoods) behind local folklore, family legends and interesting objects. The investigation of each mystery or "puzzle from the past" can follow dozens of different paths. As the detectives work, they provide viewers with explanations for choosing specific avenues of research. When the detectives use scientific tests, both the purpose and the methods are described in detail. Here are two examples of the type of cases that are explored: * The Place: Jack's house, Oregon The Case: Was this watch a gift from noted American author, Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain to prominent Oregonian Captain Ainsworth? His grandson Jack asks the history detectives to follow the trail of these two adventurous men to find out. * The Place: Salem, Oregon The Case: Where did this Revolutionary War poem, recently discovered in an antique trunk, come from? Did the author, an American prisoner of war sent to England write it there and how did his poem travel for over two centuries, across the sea and a nation, to end up in Oregon? The History Detectives are on the case. To find out if and when the TV series will be broadcast in your area visit, http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/about/index.html#tune and type your state or zip code in the fields provided at the bottom of the page. The History Detectives Web site includes highlights from the televised investigations. The site then branches out so that visitors can study the techniques used by professional investigators and learn how to conduct their own historical investigation. Visitors are also encouraged to submit their own mysteries. The History Detectives Web site is located at http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/ Special thanks to Ken Craft of Norcross, GA for calling the Web site and the TV series to UpFront's attention! I hope you are having a fine day ! Seeking Jesus' will in my life ! I am Jim Rader jim@rader.org Visit my web at www.rader.org I hope to hear from you again soon!