''Solving History with Olly Steeds'' is a weekly American

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series that premiered on January 13, 2010, on the

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. Produced by JWM Productions, the program follows British

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and investigative

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Oliver Steeds as he travels around the world investigating historical claims and theories.

Episodes

Season 1 (2010)

International broadcasts

The show airs in the United Kingdom and Ireland under the title ''Mystery Investigator with Olly Steeds'', which premiered on May 24, 2010, on Discovery Knowledge. The show is also a huge hit in Asian market, with host Olly Steeds making several invited promotional appearances.

Reception

''Common Sense Media'' gave the show 3 out of 5 stars.

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