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A 1905 birda TMs-eye-view map of Spokane; a necklace that flunks a critical test; and a collection of items a ' a framed photo and letters dating back to 1862 a ' signed by President Lincoln.

A rare collection of 1956 Olympics memorabilia; a striking collection of World War II American propaganda posters; and a trio of paintings by 20th-century "outsider" artist Gaston Chaissac.

A vibrant 19th-century Navajo chief's blanket; a silver brooch made in the 1940s; and a 1776 French harp.

"The History Detectives," with a lot of help from local experts, believe they have solved the mystery of the location of Sherman's bridge to Columbia.

In their AUSTIN CITY LIMITS debut appearance, influential superstars R.E.M. take the stage in support of their latest acclaimed record, Accelerate .

Portland artist Guy Burwell's poster for "Died Young, Stayed Pretty." UP FROM UNDERGROUND Portlanders already know rock poster artists are wildly imaginative -- our city is home to several of the top talents in the field.

Portland artist Guy Burwell's poster for "Died Young, Stayed Pretty." UP FROM UNDERGROUND Portlanders already know rock poster artists are wildly imaginative -- our city is home to several of the top talents in the field.

French/Spanish singer/songwriter and international star Manu Chao showcases politically charged, danceable rock a na TM roll.

Drive-By-Truckers hit the ACL stage and troubadour Ryan Bingham plays tunes from his latest record.

Drive-By-Truckers hit the ACL stage and troubadour Ryan Bingham plays tunes from his latest record.

Wilco performs classics and cuts from its latest disk, Sky Blue Sky. HOLLYWOOD THEATRE Annie Hall A New York comedian recalls his lost love, a kooky singer with a style all her own.

Wes Cowan didn't stand a chance: He is genetically predisposed to loving antiques.

Wes Cowan of TV's "History Detectives" and "Antiques Roadshow" will speak and give appraisals during the Appraisal Fair Weekend 2009 at the Huntington Museum of Art on Aug.

Amelia Earhart Plane a ' John Ott believes he may have a piece of Amelia Earharta TMs airplane, the missing Lockheed L-10E Electra in which she made her ill-fated around-the-world attempt.

" A HISTORY DETECTIVES viewer has a recording he thinks holds evidence used in the World War II treason trial of Iva Tugori, aka Tokyo Rose.

The PBS series History Detectives, comes to St. Louis in an episode that airs on KETC/Channel 9 on Monday, July 27 at 9:00 p.m. to find out why President Millard Fillmore signed a pardon for an American Indian in 1851.

Adding a 6 p.m. newscast at WXIX-TV in September - and going head-to-head with Channels 5, 9 and 12 newscasts - is just the first step in Fox 19's plan to replace late afternoon sitcoms with news.

St. Valentine's Day Massacre - " HISTORY DETECTIVES stares down the barrel of a shotgun for clues that one of Al Capone's men fired it in a Chicago gang massacre that shocked the nation.

Last weekend I had a chance to interview Tukufu Zuberi, the keynote speaker at the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree.

" A contributor is certain that his father worked on the Manhattan Project during World War II.