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Solving History with Olly Steeds

Solving History with Olly Steeds

Description: Olly Steeds employs the traits he's refined as a journalist -- instincts, curiosity and an insatiable sense of adventure -- to sniff out the truth behind some of the world's biggest mysteries.
Genre: History
Year Released: 2010
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: January 13, 2010
Presented By: Oliver Steeds
Network: Discovery Channel
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