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Secrets of the Dead
The Caravaggio Heist | Preview
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
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.
Gangster's Gold
November 18, 2020
Join treasure hunters searching for the lost treasure of gangster Dutch Schultz.
Abandoning the Titanic
November 4, 2020
Learn about the captain of a mystery ship who turned away from the "unsinkable" Titanic.
Viking Warrior Queen
July 7, 2020
Join archaeologists examining the history-changing DNA of a female Viking warrior.
Building Notre Dame
April 28, 2020
Follow an in-depth investigation into the centuries-long construction of Notre Dame.
Bombing Auschwitz
January 21, 2020
Would an Allied attack on Auschwitz have stopped future atrocities?
World War Speed
June 25, 2019
Follow historian James Holland as he unearths the truth about amphetamine use in World War...
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
March 27, 2019
Uncover new evidence suggesting the legend of King Arthur began in a Dark Ages trading vil...
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.
Gangster's Gold Preview
November 18, 2020
Join treasure hunters searching for the lost treasure of gangster Dutch Schultz.
Abandoning the Titanic Preview
November 4, 2020
Learn about the captain of a mystery ship who turned away from the "unsinkable" Titanic.
Viking Warrior Queen | Preview
July 7, 2020
Join archaeologists examining the history-changing DNA of a female Viking warrior.
Building Notre Dame Preview
April 28, 2020
Follow an in-depth investigation into the centuries-long construction of Notre Dame.
Ben Franklin's Bones | Preview
March 30, 2020
In November 1997, the skeletal remains of at least 28 bodies were unearthed in the basement...
Bombing Auschwitz 75th Anniversary Preview
January 21, 2020
Would an Allied attack on Auschwitz have stopped future atrocities?
Galileo's Moon
July 2, 2019
Join experts as they examine an alleged proof copy of Galileos Sidereus Nuncius.
Preview | World War Speed
June 25, 2019
Follow historian James Holland as he unearths the truth about amphetamine use in World War...
Preview | King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
March 27, 2019
Uncover new evidence suggesting the legend of King Arthur began in a Dark Ages trading vil...
Scanning the Pyramids
January 24, 2018
Solve a 4,500-year-old mystery with Secrets of the Dead, Scanning the Pyramids.
Cleopatra's Lost Tomb: Preview
May 17, 2016
Discover whether an amateur archaeologists theory leads to the lost tomb of Cleopatra.
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