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Secrets of the Dead
S20E3
Decoding Hieroglyphics
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.
TV Schedule
Full Episodes
The Princes in the Tower
S21E3
Find out if the 15th-century murder of two princes in the Tower of London can be solved.
Eiffel's Race to the Top
S21E1
Discover the untold story of Paris’ most famous landmark and the race to top 1,000 feet....
Jurassic Fortunes
S20E6
Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.
The Sunken Basilica
S20E5
Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.
Decoding Hieroglyphics
S20E3
Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.
Last Days of Pompeii
S20E2
What were the last days in Pompeii like before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years
Archaeology at Althorp
S20E1
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.
A Samurai in the Vatican
S19E5
In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route.
Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws
S19E4
A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
Lady Sapiens
S19E2
Discover the untold story of prehistoric women through the latest science and research.
Magellan’s Crossing
S19E1
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Hannibal in the Alps
S17E2
Where did Hannibal and his army cross the Alps to launch a surprise attack on Rome?
Clips and Previews
The Caravaggio Heist | Preview
S19E6
Fr. Marius Zerafa risks his life to recover a Caravaggio masterpiece stolen in 1984.
A Samurai in the Vatican Preview
S19E5
In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route.
Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws Preview
S19E4
A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
The First Circle of Stonehenge | Preview
S19E3
New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.
Lady Sapiens | Preview
S19E2
The latest research from across the globe sheds new light on our ancient foremothers.
Magellan’s Crossing | Preview
S19E1
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Preview | Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science
S16E4
Uncover new evidence tracing many of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions to other scientists....
Preview | Graveyard of the Giant Beasts
S15E5
Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator
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