Secrets of the Dead
Preview | Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science
Secrets of the Dead is part detective story, part true-life drama that unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events.
Full Episodes
The Princes in the Tower
November 22, 2023
Find out if the 15th-century murder of two princes in the Tower of London can be solved.
Death in Britannia
November 1, 2023
Uncover the only evidence of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain.
Eiffel's Race to the Top
October 25, 2023
Discover the untold story of Paris’ most famous landmark and the race to top 1,000 feet....
Jurassic Fortunes
October 18, 2023
Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.
The Sunken Basilica
October 11, 2023
Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.
Decoding Hieroglyphics
November 2, 2022
Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.
Last Days of Pompeii
October 19, 2022
What were the last days in Pompeii like before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years
Archaeology at Althorp
October 9, 2022
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.
A Samurai in the Vatican
November 17, 2021
In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route.
Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws
November 10, 2021
A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
Lady Sapiens
October 27, 2021
Discover the untold story of prehistoric women through the latest science and research.
Magellan’s Crossing
October 20, 2021
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Hannibal in the Alps
April 10, 2018
Where did Hannibal and his army cross the Alps to launch a surprise attack on Rome?
Van Gogh’s Ear
December 14, 2016
What did Vincent Van Gogh really do on the night of December 23, 1888?
Clips and Previews
The Caravaggio Heist | Preview
November 24, 2021
Fr. Marius Zerafa risks his life to recover a Caravaggio masterpiece stolen in 1984.
A Samurai in the Vatican Preview
November 17, 2021
In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route.
Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws Preview
November 10, 2021
A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
The First Circle of Stonehenge | Preview
November 3, 2021
New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.
Lady Sapiens | Preview
October 27, 2021
The latest research from across the globe sheds new light on our ancient foremothers.
Magellan’s Crossing | Preview
October 20, 2021
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Preview | Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science
April 5, 2017
Uncover new evidence tracing many of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions to other scientists....
Who was Vincent van Gogh?
December 14, 2016
Who was Vincent van Gogh? How did his career as an artist start?
Preview | Graveyard of the Giant Beasts
November 2, 2016
Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator