Secrets of the Dead

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 | 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.

Fall 2021 Series Sell
32s

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.

Forgery 101
S18 Ep1 | 3m 24s

Experts explain how a fake Sidereus Nuncius made its way into infamy.

Bombing Auschwitz
S18 Ep2 | 30s

Would an Allied attack on Auschwitz have stopped future atrocities?

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 Warrior Behind the Weapons
S18 Ep4 | 2m 19s

Learn more about the warrior who used these weapons.

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.

Meet the Last Living Member of Dutch Schultz’s Gang
S18 Ep5 | 2m 13s

Former gangster Stanley Grauso shares a vital piece of mob history.

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?

Why did Vincent van Gogh cut his ear?
S16 Ep2 | 3m 40s

Did he cut off his whole ear?

Who was Vincent van Gogh?
S16 Ep2 | 3m 8s

Who was Vincent van Gogh? How did his career as an artist start?

The Sunflowers and Paul Gauguin
S16 Ep2 | 3m 18s

Paul Gauguin took up residence at the Yellow House.

The Yellow House
S16 Ep2 | 2m 54s

Vincent began to paint obsessively at the Yellow House.

Preview | Nero’s Sunken City
S16 Ep3 | 30s

What made Baiae such a special place?

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.

Nero’s Banquets in Baiae
S16 Ep3 | 3m 31s

Nero spent a fortune on indulgent banquets in Baiae.

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.

Did the city of Troy exist?
S14 Ep3 | 3m 14s

Homer's poems say that Troy stood by the Aegean sea.

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?

The petroglyphs on Pedra do Ingá
S13 Ep3 | 2m 10s

Examining the petroglyphs on the Rock of the Ingá

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.

Preview | The Mona Lisa Mystery
S13 Ep5 | 30s

The Mona Lisa Mystery

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 | Bugging Hitler’s Soldiers
S12 Ep2 | 30s

Preview of Bugging Hitler's Soldiers

Preview | Death on the Railroad
S12 Ep3 | 30s

Premieres Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Preview | Caveman Cold Case
S12 Ep4 | 30s

Watch the preview of Caveman Cold Case

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

Lost in the Amazon
S11 Ep2 | 30s

What happened to famed adventurer Col. Percy Fawcett?

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.

Japanese SuperSub – Preview
S9 Ep4 | 30s

Discover Japan's superior submarine technology

“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.

The True Story Behind the Guale Uprising
4m 38s

Guale natives revolt against Christian missionaries.

Spanish and French Battle for Florida Fortress
1m 40s

French Settlers Attempt Revenge over Spanish Fort Takeover

Preview | Secrets of Spanish Florida
30s

A team of experts reveal colonial America’s Spanish roots