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Secrets of the Dead
S20E5
The Sunken Basilica
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.
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The Quest for Camelot
S23E4
A professor seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history.
Queens of Combat
S23E3
Experts search for evidence that female gladiators once existed in Ancient Rome.
Picturing Shakespeare
S23E2
Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
Chasing the Plague
S22E10
Scientists study medieval bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.
Cracking the Queen's Code
S22E9
See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
Cleopatra's Last Temple
S22E8
An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.
The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum
S22E7
The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.
Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part Two)
S22E6
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno...
Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part One)
S22E5
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse....
Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold
S22E4
Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
Preview | Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery
S22E3
The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.
The Civil War's Lost Massacre
S22E1
A search for the remains of Black Union soldiers murdered toward the end of the Civil War....
The Herculaneum Scrolls
S21E6
Scientists attempt to read ancient scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
Mozart's Sister
S21E5
Learn the untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, Wolfgang’s older sister and collaborator.
Returning to Babylon
S21E4
Archaeologists search for Assyrian artifacts that survived the Isis occupation of Mosul.
The Princes in the Tower
S21E3
Find out if the 15th-century murder of two princes in the Tower of London can be solved.
Clips and Previews
Fall 2025 Season Preview
August 19, 2025
Catch new episodes of Secrets of the Dead on Wednesdays starting October 8 at 10/9c.
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