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HISTORY DETECTIVES host, Wes Cowan, investigates in his own home state the history of these matching Civil War era pistols and hunts down the mystery behind the original owner.

History Detectives: Civil War Deringers; Motown Amp; Fiery Cross

Airs Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Carlos Romero and girlfriend Kate Rowe sit down for a meal they cooked together. Two years ago, Carlos Romero weighed 437 pounds.

For The Formerly Obese, Stigma Remains After Weight Is Lost

People who have lost significant weight are uneasy about revealing that in online dating profiles, because obesity is often judged as a moral failing. Research shows they have good reason to worry.

Guitar expert Andy Babiuk helps Elyse Luray determine whether this guitar is the famed guitar Bob Dylan plugged in at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

History Detectives: Bob Dylan Guitar; Frank Zappa Collage; Beatles Autographs

Airs Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Radolph-Macon College economics professor Dave Brat defeated incumbent House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in Tuesday's primary.

Va. Students Abuzz As Star Professors Become Political Rivals

With Dave Brat's defeat of Rep. Eric Cantor, a tiny Virginia college fell into the political spotlight. Both Brat and his new opponent, Democrat Jack Trammell, teach at Randolph-Macon.

A line of people wait to speak during a meeting of the Ferguson City Council Tuesday. The meeting was the first for the council since the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by a city police officer.

Ferguson's Plan To Cut Back On Court Fees Could Inspire Change

The council in the Missouri town met Tuesday for the first time since the shooting of Michael Brown. A plan introduced would address one source of tension: heavy collection of court fines and fees.

Two young black men pass Ku Klux Klan marchers in downtown Salisbury, August 1964.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Klansville, U.S.A.

Airs Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Teenage US Soldier Killed In Afghanistan On Fourth Of July

Army Pvt. Errol "Elijah" D.A. Milliard, 18, was killed July 4 in Afghanistan when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade.

What Those Baby Photos On Social Media Can Teach Us About Moms

Today's babies are part of the first generation with their entire lives documented on social media. Researchers are finding lessons in the streams of their photos.

Take It From David Brooks: Career Success 'Doesn't Make You Happy'

The New York Times columnist wrote The Road to Character after seeing the gratitude for life of people who tutor immigrants. He thought, "I've achieved career success ... but I haven't achieved that."

Rafael Sanchez, 24, studied at South Mountain Community College until he was priced out last summer. "When they moved up the credits to like $300 per hour, I was like: 'Wow,'" he said. Now, he's taking classes at Navajo Technical College. Credits are $45 per hour for Navajo students; $90 per hour for everyone else.

Navajo Technical College Comes To Phoenix, Serves Immigrants

There’s a new community college in Phoenix: Navajo Technical College. This new branch is primarily enrolling immigrant youth after the local community college district more than tripled tuition for non-residents.

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