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S22E9
Cracking the Queen's Code
October 22, 2025
In early 2023, three amateur codebreakers announced they had successfully decoded the secret correspondence of one of the most tragic characters in European history: Mary, Queen of Scots. 57 encrypted letters detail the exiled queen’s efforts to free herself from imprisonment and gain advantage over her rival, Queen Elizabeth. Now, after four centuries, Mary’s urgent pleas can be revealed.
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January 14, 2026
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Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One
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January 15, 2026
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Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One
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January 21, 2026
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Full Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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