Name: Secrets of the Arsenal
Released: 2014-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Geoff Edgers

Journalist Geoff Edgers investigates the history behind some of America's most important -- and often hidden -- treasures. Examining everything from the secret letter that connected an underground spy ring during the Revolutionary War, to the shotgun used by infamous stagecoach robber Black Bart, Edgers tells stories about how these objects shaped U.S. history. He visits museum vaults, guarded storage chambers and back rooms of private collections to discern powerful, emotional and compelling narratives. In the process, Edgers -- a veteran reporter for The Boston Globe and The Washington Post -- gains a newfound appreciation and understanding for important people and events of the past.

Documentary · 2014 · 45 min

Starring Geoff Edgers

EPISODE 1

Smoking Guns

Stories hinge on a smoking gun; a classic western gunfight; a battle between a U.S. naval patrol and a German U-Boat; a stagecoach bandit wants revenge; a revolutionary tactic.

44 min · Dec 16, 2014
EPISODE 2

Against All Odds

Stories about defying the odds; a note spells out Custer's final moments; a submarine takes down a train; a battle-worn flag is waved in betrayal; a small town resident takes the American West to the world.

44 min · Dec 23, 2014
EPISODE 3

Heroes

Four stories of heroism; a golden statue for Marines shooting a battle; the medal of honor for a daring train robbery; a General's plans that led the U.S. into WWII; a piece of paper that spells death for Bonnie and Clyde.

44 min · Dec 30, 2014
EPISODE 4

Courage Under Fire

Stories of courage including a symbol of luck saves Marines in Korea, a handheld weapon protects Europe and a rocket scientist leads a daring escape.

44 min · Jan 6, 2015
EPISODE 5

Behind Enemy Lines

Goggles that shed light on the final mission of WWII; court documents about a killer; bravery in Vietnam; a signed baseball.

44 min · Jan 13, 2015
EPISODE 6

Great Escapes

A monocular saves a stranded pilot; a war hero uses a rifle to cheat death; a hand-drawn map is used to destroy a missile site; a religious medal proves to be a lucky charm for a scout pilot.

44 min · Jan 20, 2015

Geoff Edgers

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Brian Armstrong

Producer
Max Culhane

Producer

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Secrets of the Arsenal

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Journalist Geoff Edgers investigates the history behind some of America's most important -- and often hidden -- treasures. Examining everything from the secret letter that connected an underground spy ring during the Revolutionary War, to the shotgun used by infamous stagecoach robber Black Bart, Edgers tells stories about how these objects shaped U.S. history. He visits museum vaults, guarded storage chambers and back rooms of private collections to discern powerful, emotional and compelling narratives. In the process, Edgers -- a veteran reporter for The Boston Globe and The Washington Post -- gains a newfound appreciation and understanding for important people and events of the past.

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