Secrets of the Dead
Uncover the untold stories and secrets of iconic historical moments to rewrite history.
Picturing Shakespeare
S23 Ep2 | 55m 15s
Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
Queens of Combat
S23 Ep3 | 55m 15s
Experts search for evidence that female gladiators once existed in Ancient Rome.
The Quest for Camelot
S23 Ep4 | 55m 15s
A professor seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history.
The Civil War's Lost Massacre
S22 Ep1 | 55m 23s
A search for the remains of Black Union soldiers murdered toward the end of the Civil War.
Field of Vampires
S22 Ep2 | 55m 15s
Uncover the mystery behind the discovery of more than 50 "vampire" burials.
Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery
S22 Ep3 | 55m 15s
The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.
Lost Treasures of Angkor – King’s Gold
S22 Ep4 | 55m 15s
Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part One)
S22 Ep5 | 54m 50s
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part Two)
S22 Ep6 | 54m 25s
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum
S22 Ep7 | 55m 15s
The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.
Cleopatra’s Last Temple
S22 Ep8 | 55m 15s
An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.
Cracking the Queen’s Code
S22 Ep9 | 55m 15s
See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
Chasing the Plague
S22 Ep10 | 55m 15s
Scientists study medieval bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.
Eiffel’s Race to the Top
S21 Ep1 | 54m 45s
Discover the untold story of Paris’ most famous landmark and the race to top 1,000 feet.
Death in Britannia
S21 Ep2 | 55m 15s
Uncover the only evidence of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain.
The Princes in the Tower
S21 Ep3 | 55m 15s
Find out if the 15th-century murder of two princes in the Tower of London can be solved.
Returning to Babylon
S21 Ep4 | 54m 45s
Archaeologists search for Assyrian artifacts that survived the Isis occupation of Mosul.
Mozart's Sister
S21 Ep5 | 55m 15s
Learn the untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, Wolfgang’s older sister and collaborator.
The Herculaneum Scrolls
S21 Ep6 | 55m 15s
Scientists attempt to read ancient scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
The Sunken Basilica
S20 Ep5 | 55m 15s
Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.
Jurassic Fortunes
S20 Ep6 | 55m 1s
Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.
Hannibal in the Alps
S17 Ep2 | 55m 10s
Where did Hannibal and his army cross the Alps to launch a surprise attack on Rome?
King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom
S17 Ep3 | 55m 41s
New evidence suggests the legend of King Arthur began in a Dark Ages trading village.
Egypt’s Darkest Hour
S17 Ep4 | 55m 11s
Archaeologists discover a mass grave with the bones of nearly 60 people near Luxor, Egypt.
Abandoning the Titanic
S17 Ep6 | 55m 15s
Learn about the captain of a “mystery ship” who turned away from the "unsinkable" Titanic.
Van Gogh’s Ear
S16 Ep2 | 55m 9s
What did Vincent Van Gogh really do on the night of December 23, 1888?
Nero’s Sunken City
S16 Ep3 | 55m 11s
Follow archaeologists who map underwater ruins of ancient Rome’s version of Las Vegas
The Woman in the Iron Coffin
S16 Ep5 | 55m 10s
Uncover the story of early America’s free Black communities via 150-year-old remains.
Vampire Legend
S15 Ep1 | 54m 41s
Follow scientists as they uncover the true origins of modern vampire lore
Graveyard of the Giant Beasts
S15 Ep5 | 55m 11s
Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator
Jamestown’s Dark Winter
S14 Ep4 | 54m 41s
Discover the truth about the first permanent English colony in the New World.
Aztec Massacre
S7 Ep1 | 53m 3s
400 skeletons are found in Zultapec. Who were the victims and why were they killed?
Escape from Auschwitz
S7 Ep2 | 53m 50s
Two Auschwitz prisoners were determined to expose the horrors of the Nazi genocide
The Hunt for Nazi Scientists
S5 Ep1 | 54m 55s
Allied agents engage in a race to capture the elite of Germany's scientific community
Gangland Graveyard
S5 Ep2 | 54m 43s
Delve into the world of the Mafia through the insight of the real life Donnie Brasco
The Sinking of the Andrea Doria
S5 Ep4 | 54m 21s
See testimonies and footage of the accident that ended the era of luxury cruise liners
Killer Flu
S4 Ep2 | 54m 53s
Where did this particular flu strain come from, and what made it so deadly?
Secrets of Spanish Florida
1h 54m 41s
Uncovers one story of America’s past that never made it into textbooks.
Preview | China’s Bronze Kingdom
S23 Ep1 | 32s
The chance discovery of a jade artifact unearths an ancient Chinese city.
Preview | Picturing Shakespeare
S23 Ep2 | 32s
Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
Family Discovers Possible Shakespeare Portrait Hanging in Their Living Room
S23 Ep2 | 2m 10s
The portrait hung above the family TV for 50 years before they realized it might be Shakespeare.
Facial Recognition Finds 91% Match to Shakespeare
S23 Ep2 | 1m 24s
Facial recognition software suggests the portrait may depict William Shakespeare.
X-Rays Reveal Hidden Clues: Is This the Only Portrait of Shakespeare from Life?
S23 Ep2 | 2m 2s
X-ray scans of the Wadlow Shakespeare portrait reveal details beneath several areas of overpaint.
Experts Used Tree Rings to Date This Portrait to Shakespeare’s Lifetime
S23 Ep2 | 2m 45s
Dendrochronology reveals surprising results about Steven’s portrait of Shakespeare.
Preview | Queens of Combat
S23 Ep3 | 32s
Experts search for evidence that female gladiators once existed in Ancient Rome.
A Roman Poet’s Clue to Women Gladiators in the Arena
S23 Ep3 | 2m 34s
Martial described gladiatorial combat and hinted women fought—but can hand-copied texts be trusted?
A Roman Satirist Mocked Female Fighters. Was He Describing Real Gladiators?
S23 Ep3 | 2m 22s
Did Juvenal’s mockery prove female gladiators existed?
This Roman Law May Be Proof of Female Gladiators
S23 Ep3 | 2m 54s
The ban hints at moral panic, and possibly the clearest proof that female gladiators truly existed.
New Analysis Changes the Identity of a Roman Statue
S23 Ep3 | 3m 2s
Once thought an athlete, this Roman statuette may depict a female gladiator in combat pose.
An Everyday Roman Object Suggests Female Gladiators
S23 Ep3 | 2m 59s
A Roman oil lamp shows two female gladiators fighting like men—strong visual proof women fought.
The Only Relief of Named Female Gladiators Ever Found
S23 Ep3 | 2m 39s
This rare depiction may be the greatest surviving monument to women in the Roman arena.
Preview | The Quest for Camelot
S23 Ep4 | 32s
A professor seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history.
Was This City the Real Camelot?
S23 Ep4 | 2m 53s
Did Cirencester remain the center of a prosperous post-Roman kingdom in the time of King Arthur?
Discovered Ruins May Have Inspired the Round Table
S23 Ep4 | 3m 1s
New evidence suggests an amphitheater became a stronghold linked to Arthur’s Round Table.
New Evidence That Roman Life Continued After the Empire's Fall
S23 Ep4 | 3m 1s
New dating shows a Roman villa mosaic was laid in the 5th century, reshaping post-Roman Britain.
A Roman Dragon's Possible Link to King Arthur
S23 Ep4 | 2m 10s
A Roman military belt bearing a dragon design may hint at the military roots of King Arthur.
How the Sword in the Stone May Have Begun
S23 Ep4 | 1m 53s
Iron smelting at a temple site may have inspired the legend of King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur.
Catch new episodes of Secrets of the Dead on Wednesdays starting October 8 at 10/9c.
Preview | The Civil War’s Lost Massacre
S22 Ep1 | 31s
A search for the remains of Black Union soldiers murdered toward the end of the Civil War.
Remembering the Fallen Soldiers of the Simpsonville Massacre
S22 Ep1 | 2m 17s
The search for the remains of 5th U.S. Colored Cavalry in Kentucky begins.
Radar Technologies Aid in Search for Civil War Burial Site
S22 Ep1 | 2m 48s
A team searches for the remains of the soldiers slain in the Simpsonville Massacre.
Preview | Field of Vampires
S22 Ep2 | 32s
Uncover the mystery behind the discovery of more than 50 "vampire" burials.
Reconstructing the Face of a 17-Century Woman
S22 Ep2 | 1m 44s
A forensic artist reconstructs the face of a woman buried as a vampire in 17-century Poland.
A Gruesome Discovery in Rural Poland
S22 Ep2 | 2m 50s
In 2022, a team of archaeologists unearthed a strange burial in the Polish village of Pień.
Preview | Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery
S22 Ep3 | 32s
The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.
Cymbal Found at Ancient Khmer Temple Site
S22 Ep3 | 1m 30s
Archaeologists find a small cymbal dating back to the 7th century.
Preview | Lost Treasures of Angkor – King’s Gold
S22 Ep4 | 32s
Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
Signs of Human Habitation in Kurukshetra
S22 Ep4 | 2m 11s
Archaeologists dig through layers of earth in search of evidence of pre-Angkorian habitation.
Ascending the Summit of Mt. Phu Kao
S22 Ep4 | 2m 8s
An archaeological team recreates the ascent that Khmer kings would have made up the holy mountain.
Extended Preview | Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief
S22 Ep5 | 2m 49s
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
The ERR and the Nazi Party’s Systematic Looting of Europe
S22 Ep5 | 3m 13s
During WWII, the ERR operationalized Nazi art looting on an industrial scale.
Preview | Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part Two)
S22 Ep6 | 32s
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
How Americans Profited Off Looted Art
S22 Ep6 | 1m 46s
With the explosion of American museums in the 1950s, provenance took a backseat.
The Gutmann Family’s Tragic Loss
S22 Ep6 | 4m 58s
Simon Goodman recounts the story of his grandparents’ tragic deception by Nazi forces.
Preview | The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum
S22 Ep7 | 32s
The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.
The Gladiator Match Rome Couldn’t Get Enough Of
S22 Ep7 | 3m 23s
Ancient Rome’s retiarius vs secutor: inside the colosseum’s most popular fight.
The Ultimate Warrior Sports Drink
S22 Ep7 | 2m 40s
Gladiator bones reveal a mysterious strength-boosting drink used before combat.
What the First Gladiator Bones Can Tell Us About How They Lived
S22 Ep7 | 3m 8s
The first gladiator bones ever found reveal a small but unmistakable detail about how they lived.
Preview | Cleopatra’s Last Temple
S22 Ep8 | 32s
An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.
This Cleopatra coin has been lost underwater for 2,000 years
S22 Ep8 | 2m 24s
Beneath the harbor of Alexandria, archaeologists have uncovered coins bearing Cleopatra's image.
Rare Crystal Head Found In Cleopatra’s Temple Ruins
S22 Ep8 | 2m
Could this mysterious crystal head buried in the ruins of Cleopatra's temple depict Marc Antony?
What Cleopatra’s Temple may have looked like
S22 Ep8 | 3m 14s
Tiny lead tokens revealed the first clues to Cleopatra’s temple façade in Alexandria.
Preview | Cracking the Queen’s Code
S22 Ep9 | 32s
See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
The Marriage that Destroyed Mary Stuart
S22 Ep9 | 2m 33s
Mary weds Darnley to secure her crown, but her perfect match soon becomes a dangerous mistake.
The Secret Code of Mary, Queen of Scots
S22 Ep9 | 1m 14s
As a child Mary loved writing in code. As a captive queen, it became essential to her survival.
Why Mary Wore Red to her Execution Death
S22 Ep9 | 1m 32s
Moments before her execution, Mary had one last message to send to the world.
How Mary, Queen of Scots Smuggled Letters Past Her Guards
S22 Ep9 | 2m 2s
To smuggle her encrypted messages beyond the prison walls, Mary must rely on unconventional methods.
Preview | Chasing the Plague
S22 Ep10 | 32s
Scientists study medieval bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.
Could This Be the Black Death’s Earliest Victim?
S22 Ep10 | 3m 21s
Ancient gravestones in Kyrgyzstan hint the Black Death began long before it reached Europe.
The Black Death Journal
S22 Ep10 | 1m 57s
The haunting journal of Agnolo di Tura reveals the horrors of the Black Plague.
How the Black Death Set Sail for Europe
S22 Ep10 | 1m 5s
In 1347, ships reached Sicily with the Black Death. In a year, it spread across Europe to England.
The Pandemic That Killed Half of Europe
S22 Ep10 | 1m 28s
The Black Death may have killed nearly 50 percent of the Europe's population.
Preview | Eiffel’s Race to the Top
S21 Ep1 | 32s
Discover the untold story of Paris’ most famous landmark and the race to top 1,000 feet.
Gustave Eiffel’s Credentials
S21 Ep1 | 1m 34s
Gustave Eiffel had a lengthy résumé before he built his namesake tower.
A Revolutionary Use of Iron
S21 Ep1 | 1m 26s
Eiffel’s use of iron to build his tower represented a radical architectural shift.
Preview | Death in Britannia
S21 Ep2 | 32s
Uncover the only evidence of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain.
Identifying Biological Sex from Skeletal Remains
S21 Ep2 | 2m 7s
Two experts conduct a virtual autopsy on skeletal remains from Roman Britain.
Competing Theories for Nail Found in Heel Bone
S21 Ep2 | 1m 2s
An osteoarcheologist explores possible explanations for a nail found through a heel bone.
Preview | The Princes in the Tower
S21 Ep3 | 32s
Find out if the 15th-century murder of two princes in the Tower of London can be solved.
Who Were the Princes in the Tower?
S21 Ep3 | 1m 50s
Legend has it, King Richard III had his two nephews killed at the Tower of London in 1483.
The Imposter, Lambert Simnel
S21 Ep3 | 1m 44s
The official record states the boy crowned King Edward in 1487 was actually an imposter.
Preview | Returning to Babylon
S21 Ep4 | 32s
Archaeologists search for Assyrian artifacts that survived the Isis occupation of Mosul.
Rediscovering Assyrian Artifacts in War-Torn Iraq
S21 Ep4 | 2m 20s
Iraqi archaeologists attempt to reclaim ancient Assyrian artifacts.
New Assyrian Artifact Discovered in Ancient Iraqi Palace
S21 Ep4 | 1m 40s
This is the first time archaeologists have found an image of a major god inside an Assyrian palace.
Preview | Mozart’s Sister
S21 Ep5 | 32s
Learn the untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, Wolfgang’s older sister and collaborator.
Clues in Maria Anna Mozart’s Childhood Notebook
S21 Ep5 | 1m 30s
Is there evidence Maria Anna Mozart composed music recorded in her childhood notebook?
Another Composer in the Mozart Family?
S21 Ep5 | 2m 25s
Letters between siblings Wolfgang and Maria Anna Mozart suggest she, too, composed music.
Preview | The Herculaneum Scrolls
S21 Ep6 | 31s
Scientists attempt to read ancient scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
Decoding the Herculaneum Scrolls: AI Meets Ancient Texts
S21 Ep6 | 3m 34s
Artificial intelligence is used to find out what some carbonized Herculaneum scrolls say.
How Technology Revived Seneca the Elder
S21 Ep6 | 2m 53s
Researcher Valeria Piano discovers long-lost history of Rome written by Seneca the Elder.
Preview | Archaeology at Althorp
S20 Ep1 | 32s
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.
Evidence of the Iron Age Emerges at Althorp
S20 Ep1 | 2m 15s
Fragments of manmade artifacts found at Althorp may point to an Iron Age settlement.
Preview | Last Days of Pompeii
S20 Ep2 | 32s
Explore the last days in Pompeii, before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius 2,000 years ago.
Ancient Pompeii’s Modern Solution to Traffic Jams
S20 Ep2 | 2m 7s
Professor Eric Poehler examines the ancient streets of Pompeii.
Preview | Decoding Hieroglyphics
S20 Ep3 | 32s
Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.
Understanding Ancient Artists through ‘Handwriting’ Analysis
S20 Ep3 | 1m 41s
Analyzing the style and shape of hieroglyphs can shed light on the ancient artists' lives.
Preview | Hidden in the Amazon
S20 Ep4 | 32s
New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.
Wasps Surround Oldest Traces of Human Settlement in Amazonia
S20 Ep4 | 2m 5s
Archaeologist Edithe Pereira analyzes prehistoric wall paintings — careful to avoid wasps!
Preview | The Sunken Basilica
S20 Ep5 | 32s
Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.
An Underwater Dive to see the Sunken Basilica Up Close
S20 Ep5 | 1m 28s
Scientists explore the underwater ruins of a 4th-century basilica.
3D Modeling Brings a 4th-Century Basilica Back to Life
S20 Ep5 | 1m 39s
After excavating its remains, scientists see what the Iznik basilica may have looked like.
Preview | Jurassic Fortunes
S20 Ep6 | 32s
Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.
Selling the Largest Triceratops Ever Found
S20 Ep6 | 2m 23s
The original buyer and seller of “Big John” discuss their feelings about the sale.
A Collector Shows Off His Dinosaurs
S20 Ep6 | 1m 58s
A collector talks his love of dinosaurs and shows off the displays in his home.
Secrets of the Dead Returns with Six New Episodes, Wednesdays, October 20 – November 24.
Magellan’s Crossing Preview
S19 Ep1 | 32s
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Magellan’s Unexpected Journey around the Globe
S19 Ep1 | 2m 31s
The expedition to the Spice Islands becomes an unexpectedly long trip for Magellan’s crew.
Misgendered Skeleton Changes Views on Prehistoric Women
S19 Ep2 | 2m 24s
A 1995 discovery alters perceptions of gender roles in the Paleolithic Era.
Lady Sapiens Preview
S19 Ep2 | 32s
The latest research from across the globe sheds new light on our ancient foremothers.
Preview | The First Circle of Stonehenge
S19 Ep3 | 32s
New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.
Modern Geotechnology ‘Fingerprints’ Stonehenge’s Bluestones
S19 Ep3 | 2m 28s
Modern geotechnology tools reveal Stonehenge's Bluestones came from Wales' Preseli Hills.
Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws Preview
S19 Ep4 | 32s
A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
Recently Discovered Letter Anticipates Hindenburg Problems
S19 Ep4 | 2m 13s
A newly discovered letter reveals Cpt. Lehmann knew of the Hindenburg's damaged gas bag.
Preview | A Samurai in the Vatican
S19 Ep5 | 32s
In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route.
A Samurai’s Christening Affects Global Trade Routes
S19 Ep5 | 2m 52s
On his diplomatic mission to Europe, samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga converts to Christianity.
Preview | The Caravaggio Heist
S19 Ep6 | 32s
Fr. Marius Zerafa risks his life to recover a Caravaggio masterpiece stolen in 1984.
Plotting to Recover a Stolen Caravaggio
S19 Ep6 | 3m 1s
Fr. Zerafa and Maltese law enforcement work together to recover a Caravaggio painting.
Galileo’s Moon
S18 Ep1 | 30s
Join experts as they examine an alleged proof copy of Galileo’s “Sidereus Nuncius.”
The Center of the Universe
S18 Ep1 | 3m 46s
Galileo challenged the widely-accepted belief that the universe revolved around the earth.
Bombing Auschwitz 75th Anniversary Preview
S18 Ep2 | 30s
Would an Allied attack on Auschwitz have stopped future atrocities?
The “Dark Heart” of Auschwitz-Birkenau
S18 Ep2 | 1m 55s
Two Auschwitz escapees give testimonies that expose the truth of Nazi concentration camps.
The Great Moral Dilemma of the 20th Century
S18 Ep2 | 2m 52s
The Auschwitz Protocol reaches U.S. officials with a demand to bomb the camp.
Pehle and The Post
S18 Ep2 | 2m 21s
The Washington Post publishes a story on Auschwitz with "genocide" in the headline.
Preview | Building Notre Dame
S18 Ep3 | 30s
Follow an in-depth investigation into the centuries-long construction of Notre Dame.
Why Notre Dame’s Gargoyles Are More Than Art
S18 Ep3 | 2m 48s
While most people assume they are merely decorative works of art...
Preview: Viking Warrior Queen
S18 Ep4 | 30s
Join archaeologists examining the history-changing DNA of a female Viking warrior.
The Cultural Bias Behind This Warrior’s Grave
S18 Ep4 | 1m 21s
Archaeologist Neil Price breaks down the cultural bias behind this warrior's grave.
Gangster’s Gold Preview
S18 Ep5 | 30s
Join treasure hunters searching for the lost treasure of gangster Dutch Schultz.
Explore Dutch Schultz’s Bootlegger Tunnel
S18 Ep5 | 1m 55s
An archivist takes us through Dutch Schultz's rumored bootlegger tunnel.
The End of The Romans Preview
S18 Ep6 | 32s
What if climate change and pandemics caused of the decline of the Roman Empire?
Tooth Samples Reveal Scope of Justinianic Plague
S18 Ep6 | 1m 43s
Scientists find signs of plague in tooth samples dating to the Late Roman Empire.
Scanning the Pyramids
S17 Ep1 | 41s
Technology discovers new secrets inside the Great Pyramid at Giza.
Preview | Scanning the Pyramids
S17 Ep1 | 36s
Solve a 4,500-year-old mystery with Secrets of the Dead, Scanning the Pyramids.
Muography Helps Scientists See Inside the Great Pyramid
S17 Ep1 | 1m 39s
Scientists use muography to create an internal scan of the Great Pyramid.
A Peek at the New Discoveries Inside the Great Pyramid
S17 Ep1 | 2m 16s
The team uses AR technology to see what the voids inside the Great Pyramid might look like
Hannibal in the Alps Preview
S17 Ep2 | 40s
Secrets of the Dead: Hannibal in the Alps Premiered Tuesday, April 10 at 8-9 p.m. on PBS
How Hannibal’s Elephants Crossed the Alps
S17 Ep2 | 2m 58s
How did Hannibal's war elephants cross the Alps?
Training Hannibal’s Military Horses
S17 Ep2 | 2m 54s
Uncover the mystery of how Hannibal crossed the near-impregnable Alps to attack Rome.
An Attack in the Gorge
S17 Ep2 | 1m 47s
Uncover the mystery of how Hannibal crossed the near-impregnable Alps to attack Rome.
Preview | King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom
S17 Ep3 | 30s
Uncover new evidence suggesting the legend of King Arthur began in a Dark Ages trading vil
Archaeologists Discover a Look into the Dark Ages
S17 Ep3 | 2m 2s
Archaeologists unearth a stone containing an inscription in Roman Latin and local dialect
The Origin of King Arthur
S17 Ep3 | 1m 51s
Professor Roberts and manuscript curator Julian Harrison discover the beginning of Arthur.
Preview | Egypt’s Darkest Hour
S17 Ep4 | 30s
Follow archaeologists examining a rare mass grave from the collapse of ancient Egypt.
Sacred Crocodile Mummies Reveal the Climate of Ancient Egypt
S17 Ep4 | 3m
Salima Ikram travels to Kom Ombo temple where ancient Egyptians worshipped crocodile gods.
Preview | World War Speed
S17 Ep5 | 30s
Follow historian James Holland as he unearths the truth about amphetamine use in World War
Speed, Submarines, and Espionage
S17 Ep5 | 2m 56s
The German navy used speed in the form of chewing gum to stay awake for more than 48 hours
Blitzkrieg on Speed
S17 Ep5 | 3m 17s
Historian James Holland and his team attempt to walk 22 miles wearing full WWII regalia.
Abandoning the Titanic Preview
S17 Ep6 | 30s
Learn about the captain of a “mystery ship” who turned away from the "unsinkable" Titanic.
The Lookouts Spot the Iceberg
S17 Ep6 | 1m 23s
Experts explain the protocol Titanic crew would have followed upon sighting an iceberg.
Meet Capt. Stanley Lord
S17 Ep6 | 1m 38s
Learn about the captain of the SS Californian and what he was up against.
New York City’s First Free Black Communities: Weeksville
5m 1s
A closer look at the history and legacy of Weeksville, Brooklyn.
New York City’s First Free Black Communities: Newtown
4m 5s
A closer look at the history and legacy of Newtown, Queens.
New York City’s First Free Black Communities: Seneca Village
5m 30s
A closer look at the history and legacy of Seneca Village, Manhattan
Preview | After Stonehenge
S16 Ep1 | 33s
After Stonehenge Reaches Back 3,000 Years to Uncover Life in Bronze Age Britain
Excavation of the Must Farm, the ‘British Pompeii’
S16 Ep1 | 2m 54s
British experts join the excavation to uncover the secrets of the British Pompeii
Discovery of the Bronze Age Boats
S16 Ep1 | 3m 38s
The discovery of log boats suggests the villagers at the Must Farm were travelers.
Development of Bronze Age Swords
S16 Ep1 | 3m 6s
The expert swordsman demonstrate the sword making process of the Bronze Age
Preview | Van Gogh’s Ear
S16 Ep2 | 30s
What did Van Gogh really do on the night of December 23, 1888, in the town of Arles?
Who was Vincent van Gogh?
S16 Ep2 | 3m 8s
Who was Vincent van Gogh? How did his career as an artist start?
What Happened at Baiae, Stayed at Baiae
S16 Ep3 | 3m 17s
Baiae was a resort where the Roman elites could let their hair down.
Baian Seafood Casserole and Oyster Farming in Baiae
S16 Ep3 | 2m 52s
Shellfish farming was an industry as far back as the Roman times.
Preview | Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science
S16 Ep4 | 30s
Uncover new evidence tracing many of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions to other scientists.
Did Leonardo Really Invent the Parachute?
S16 Ep4 | 4m 12s
The parachute is one of many inventions attributed to Leonardo but he did not invent it.
Leonardo’s Anatomical Drawings
S16 Ep4 | 3m 19s
Leonardo’s first dissections were in search of the soul.
The Vitruvian Man
S16 Ep4 | 3m 1s
The “Vitruvian Man,” which Leonardo drew in about 1490, seems to summarize all of his work
Preview | The Woman in the Iron Coffin
S16 Ep5 | 30s
Uncover the story of early America’s free Black communities via 150-year-old human remains
This Virtual Autopsy Reveals a Surprising Discovery
S16 Ep5 | 3m 31s
Diagnostic imaging experts conduct a virtual autopsy and are stunned by the results.
Forensic Reconstruction Reveals a Face from History
S16 Ep5 | 2m 44s
Forensic imaging specialist uses facial reconstruction software to see a face from history
A History of St. Marks AME Church in Queens
S16 Ep5 | 2m 59s
The history of St. Marks AME Church in Queens, NY reveals some 160-year old insight.
African American History in New York City
S16 Ep5 | 3m 14s
African American communities in New York City had long and tumultuous histories.
Preview | The Nero Files
S16 Ep6 | 36s
Take a look at the life of Nero and find out what history may have gotten wrong about him.
Did Nero Try To Murder His Own Mother?
S16 Ep6 | 3m 12s
Records of Nero's reign portray him as a monster who orchestrated his own mother's death.
Did Nero Poison Britannicus for the Throne?
S16 Ep6 | 3m 21s
Science may disprove the story of how Nero poisoned his stepbrother for the throne.
Vampire Legend: Preview
S15 Ep1 | 38s
Follow scientists as they uncover the true origins of modern vampire lore.
John Blair Discusses ‘The Life and Miracles of St. Modwenna’
S15 Ep1 | 2m 29s
Professor John Blair discusses The Life and Miracles of Saint Modwenna
Bram Stoker’s Notes and Research for Dracula
S15 Ep1 | 3m 19s
Take a look at the research Bram Stoker undertook as he shaped his character.
Vampire-Slaying Ritual in Romania
S15 Ep1 | 3m 5s
In 2004, a group of villagers has performed a vampire-slaying ritual in Romania.
Preview | The Alcatraz Escape
S15 Ep2 | 30s
Scientists investigate whether surviving an escape from Alcatraz prison was possible.
The June 1962 Alcatraz Escape
S15 Ep2 | 3m 3s
What happened on the night of June 11, 1962 on Alcatraz Island?
The SF Bay Model Shows the Escapees Could Have Survived
S15 Ep2 | 4m 33s
The Dutch scientists visit the physical model of the San Francisco Bay and delta system.
Preview | Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb
S15 Ep3 | 38s
Discover whether an amateur archaeologist’s theory leads to the lost tomb of Cleopatra.
Kathleen Martinez’s Quest to Find Cleopatra’s Tomb in Egypt
S15 Ep3 | 3m 22s
Could Taposiris Magna be the site of Cleopatra’s lost tomb?
The Foundation Deposits Discovered at Taposiris Magna
S15 Ep3 | 2m 20s
Kathleen Martinez discovered the foundation deposits at the temple of TapOsiris Magna.
Who Was the Real Cleopatra?
S15 Ep3 | 1m 50s
What people know about Cleopatra is what we have seen in the movies.
Preview | Teotihuacán’s Lost Kings
S15 Ep4 | 35s
Follow scientists as they explore tombs beneath Teotihuacán for clues to a lost culture.
Teotihuacán, the City of the Gods
S15 Ep4 | 2m 2s
Who built the ancient abandoned city Teotihuacan, the City of the Gods?
The Tunnel Below the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent
S15 Ep4 | 3m 52s
Archaeologists explore the tunnel below the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent
Where Did the Ancient Teotihuacános Come From?
S15 Ep4 | 2m 12s
Archaeologists examine the bones found at Teotihuacan to find out where tens of thousa
Preview | Graveyard of the Giant Beasts
S15 Ep5 | 30s
Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator
Which Giant Animal Was the Apex Predator?
S15 Ep5 | 1m 33s
Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator
Discovery of the Giant Snake, Titanoboa
S15 Ep5 | 3m 39s
Experts examined the bones of a giant snake they discovered at the Cerrejón mine.
Bite Force of the Cerrejón Crocodile
S15 Ep5 | 3m 3s
Scientists estimate the power of the Cerrejón crocodile's monstrous bite
Ben Franklin’s Bones: Preview
S14 Ep1 | 38s
Could Benjamin Franklin have been responsible in some way for the bones in the basement?
The Rise of the Body Snatchers
S14 Ep1 | 2m 37s
Watch how the shortage of human cadavers turned anatomists to the criminal underworld.
Ben Franklin’s Scientific Achievements
S14 Ep1 | 3m 23s
Franklin was curious about the world and he operated in it as a gentlemanly scientist.
William Hewson’s Experiments and the Craven Street Bones
S14 Ep1 | 2m 21s
Are the bones at Craven Street connected to William Hewson?
JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness
S14 Ep2 | 35s
In many ways, President Lyndon B. Johnson was the most unlikely champion of Civil Rights.
The Real Trojan Horse: Preview
S14 Ep3 | 39s
Uncover evidence that could explain how ancient Greeks got inside the walls of Troy.
Horses and Troy
S14 Ep3 | 2m 14s
The Trojans were traders and they were particularly famous for one commodity: horses.
Jamestown’s Dark Winter: Preview
S14 Ep4 | 38s
Uncoverr the truth about the first permanent English colony in the New World
The struggles of Jamestown in the early 1600s
S14 Ep4 | 3m 1s
In the summer of 1609, a fleet of English ships sails across the Atlantic for Jamestown.
Dark rumors surrounding Jamestown
S14 Ep4 | 3m 29s
Could the marks of the bones be evidence of cannibalism?
One PM Central Standard Time – Preview
S13 Ep1 | 30s
Secrets of the Dead chronicles minute-by-minute the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
JFK: One PM Central Standard Time – Preview
S13 Ep1 | 30s
Premieres Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
The Lost Diary of Dr. Livingstone Preview
S13 Ep2 | 30s
First time in 140 years the content of Livingstone’s diary is revealed
Dr. Livingstone Discovers & Names Victoria Falls
S13 Ep2 | 2m
Dr. Livingstone Discovers & Names Victoria Falls
Dr. Livingstone Concocts “Rousers” to Fight Malaria
S13 Ep2 | 2m 34s
Dr. Livingstone Concocts "Rousers" to Fight Malaria
Carthage’s Lost Warriors Preview
S13 Ep3 | 30s
Learn if Carthaginians fleeing the conquering Romans may have taken refuge in S. America.
Kuelap, the giant fortress built by the Chachapoya
S13 Ep3 | 2m 48s
Could the Celts and Carthaginians have made it as far Kuelap?
Preview | The Lost Gardens of Babylon
S13 Ep4 | 43s
See what the Hanging Gardens of Babylon looked like and how they were constructed.
Who Built Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
S13 Ep4 | 3m 12s
Who Built Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Deciphering Ancient Cuneiform Text
Archimedes’ Screw & the Date Tree of Babylon
S13 Ep4 | 2m 8s
Archimedes is known for inventing a device that efficiently raised water for irrigation.
Theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre
S13 Ep5 | 1m 45s
In the summer of 1911, the Mona Lisa portrait was stolen from The Louvre Museum.
What Is the Isleworth Mona Lisa?
S13 Ep5 | 4m 13s
Could the Isleworth Mona Lisa be a forgery or an unfinished da Vinci masterpiece?
Resurrecting Richard III Preview
S13 Ep6 | 43s
Scientist test the hunchbacked bones of King Richard III
Richard’s Body Double
S13 Ep6 | 3m 39s
The team studying Richard the Third now has someone who can serve as his body double.
Did Richard III Maintain a Healthy Diet from Birth to Death?
S13 Ep6 | 2m 20s
The scientists create a complete profile of Richard’s diet over the course of his life.
Preview | The Man Who Saved the World
S12 Ep1 | 31s
Airs Tuesday, October 9, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Preview | Death on the Railroad
S12 Ep3 | 30s
Premieres Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Cavemen Cold Case – Preview
S12 Ep4 | 30s
Premieres Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Ultimate Tut – Preview
S12 Ep5 | 30s
The documentary answers the persisting questions surrounding Tutankhamun.
Bones of the Buddha – Preview
S12 Ep6 | 30s
Uncover the mystery surrounding one of archeology’s most amazing finds
Preview | Lost Ships of Rome
S11 Ep1 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check local listings
Preview | China’s Terracotta Warriors
S11 Ep3 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Preview | World’s Biggest Bomb
S11 Ep4 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Preview | Churchill’s Deadly Decision
S10 Ep1 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Preview | Deadliest Battle
S10 Ep2 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Preview | The Silver Pharaoh
S10 Ep3 | 31s
The tomb of Psusennes I is one of the most spectacular ancient Egyptian treasures.
Preview | Slave Ship Mutiny
S10 Ep4 | 31s
Find out how the Slave Ship Meermin began its ill-fated voyage.
Go Behind the Scenes of Slave Ship Mutiny
S10 Ep4 | 30m 2s
See what it was like to bring this story to life with special behind-the-scenes footage.
Preview | Michelangelo Revealed
S9 Ep1 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Preview | The Airmen and the Headhunters
S9 Ep2 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Preview | Mumbai Massacre
S9 Ep3 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
“Doping for Gold” – Preview
S8 Ep1 | 30s
Through personal stories, DOPING FOR GOLD unveils the price female athletes paid to bring
Preview | Sinking Atlantis
S8 Ep2 | 30s
Airs Monday, January 30, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Preview | Executed in Error
S8 Ep3 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, June 26, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Preview | Blackbeard’s Lost Ship
S8 Ep4 | 30s
The truth of the sinking of the Queen Anne's Revenge, flagship of the infamous Blackbeard.
Aztec Massacre – Preview
S7 Ep1 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Headless Romans
S6 Ep4 | 30s
The unearthing of an ancient burial site in England leads to new discoveries.
Why Slaves Escaped to Florida for Asylum
1m 55s
Watch a team of experts reveal colonial America’s Spanish roots.
The First Thanksgiving Was Actually in St. Augustine
1m 45s
The first true Thanksgiving took place in St. Augustine, Florida
Andrew Turnbull: The Most Reviled Man in Colonial Florida
6m 14s
Indentured servants escape from an infamous Florida plantation owner.
Spanish and French Battle for Florida Fortress
1m 40s
French Settlers Attempt Revenge over Spanish Fort Takeover
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