Secrets of the Dead
Uncover the untold stories and secrets of iconic historical moments to rewrite history.
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Eiffel’s Race to the Top
S21 Ep1 | 54m 46s
Discover the untold story of Paris’ most famous landmark and the race to top 1,000 feet.
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Death in Britannia
S21 Ep2 | 55m 16s
Uncover the only evidence of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain.
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The Princes in the Tower
S21 Ep3 | 55m 16s
Find out if the 15th-century murder of two princes in the Tower of London can be solved.
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Archaeology at Althorp
S20 Ep1 | 55m 30s
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.
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Last Days of Pompeii
S20 Ep2 | 55m 30s
Explore the last days in Pompeii, before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius 2,000 years ago.
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Decoding Hieroglyphics
S20 Ep3 | 55m 25s
Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.
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Hidden in the Amazon
S20 Ep4 | 55m 25s
New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.
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The Sunken Basilica
S20 Ep5 | 55m 16s
Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.
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Jurassic Fortunes
S20 Ep6 | 55m 2s
Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.
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Magellan’s Crossing
S19 Ep1 | 55m 30s
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
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Lady Sapiens
S19 Ep2 | 55m 25s
Discover the untold story of prehistoric women through the latest science and research.
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The First Circle of Stonehenge
S19 Ep3 | 55m 30s
New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.
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Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws
S19 Ep4 | 55m 30s
A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
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A Samurai in the Vatican
S19 Ep5 | 55m 30s
In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route.
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The Caravaggio Heist
S19 Ep6 | 55m 30s
Fr. Marius Zerafa risks his life to recover a Caravaggio masterpiece stolen in 1984.
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Bombing Auschwitz
S18 Ep2 | 55m 21s
Would an Allied attack on Auschwitz have stopped future atrocities?
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Gangster’s Gold
S18 Ep5 | 55m 23s
Join treasure hunters searching for the lost treasure of gangster Dutch Schultz.
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The End of The Romans
S18 Ep6 | 54m 56s
What if climate change and pandemics caused of the decline of the Roman Empire?
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King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom
S17 Ep3 | 55m 41s
New evidence suggests the legend of King Arthur began in a Dark Ages trading village.
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World War Speed
S17 Ep5 | 55m 41s
Follow historian James Holland as he unearths the truth about amphetamine use in World War
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Abandoning the Titanic
S17 Ep6 | 55m 15s
Learn about the captain of a “mystery ship” who turned away from the "unsinkable" Titanic.
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Van Gogh’s Ear
S16 Ep2 | 55m 9s
What did Vincent Van Gogh really do on the night of December 23, 1888?
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Nero’s Sunken City
S16 Ep3 | 55m 11s
Follow archaeologists who map underwater ruins of ancient Rome’s version of Las Vegas
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The Woman in the Iron Coffin
S16 Ep5 | 55m 11s
Uncover the story of early America’s free Black communities via 150-year-old remains.
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Vampire Legend
S15 Ep1 | 54m 41s
Follow scientists as they uncover the true origins of modern vampire lore
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Graveyard of the Giant Beasts
S15 Ep5 | 55m 11s
Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator
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Ben Franklin’s Bones
S14 Ep1 | 54m 40s
Learn why Franklin held human skeletal remains in the basement of his British residence.
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JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness
S14 Ep2 | 55m 10s
In many ways, President Lyndon B. Johnson was the most unlikely champion of Civil Rights.
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The Real Trojan Horse
S14 Ep3 | 54m 40s
Uncover evidence that could explain how ancient Greeks got inside the walls of Troy
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Jamestown’s Dark Winter
S14 Ep4 | 54m 41s
Discover the truth about the first permanent English colony in the New World
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Carthage’s Lost Warriors
S13 Ep3 | 54m 41s
This episode uncovers evidence that could rewrite the history of the Americas
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Resurrecting Richard III
S13 Ep6 | 54m 41s
Follow scientists who are testing the bones of King Richard III, unearthed in 2011
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Japanese SuperSub
S9 Ep4 | 53m 51s
Recount Japan's superior submarine technology combining tactical advantages of sea and sky
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Doping for Gold
S8 Ep1 | 53m 36s
Investigate one of the most alarming cover-ups in the history of the Olympic Games
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Aztec Massacre
S7 Ep1 | 53m 3s
400 skeletons are found in Zultapec. Who were the victims and why were they killed?
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Escape from Auschwitz
S7 Ep2 | 53m 50s
Two Auschwitz prisoners were determined to expose the horrors of the Nazi genocide
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The Hunt for Nazi Scientists
S5 Ep1 | 54m 55s
Allied agents engage in a race to capture the elite of Germany's scientific community
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Gangland Graveyard
S5 Ep2 | 54m 43s
Delve into the world of the Mafia through the insight of the real life Donnie Brasco
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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
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Killer Flu
S4 Ep2 | 54m 53s
Where did this particular flu strain come from, and what made it so deadly?
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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.
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Gustave Eiffel’s Credentials
S21 Ep1 | 1m 34s
Gustave Eiffel had a lengthy résumé before he built his namesake tower.
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A Revolutionary Use of Iron
S21 Ep1 | 1m 26s
Eiffel’s use of iron to build his tower represented a radical architectural shift.
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Preview | Death in Britannia
S21 Ep2 | 32s
Uncover the only evidence of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain.
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Identifying Biological Sex from Skeletal Remains
S21 Ep2 | 2m 7s
Two experts conduct a virtual autopsy on skeletal remains from Roman Britain.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Imposter, Lambert Simnel
S21 Ep3 | 1m 44s
The official record states the boy crowned King Edward in 1487 was actually an imposter.
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Preview | Archaeology at Althorp
S20 Ep1 | 32s
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.
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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.
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Preview | Last Days of Pompeii
S20 Ep2 | 32s
Explore the last days in Pompeii, before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius 2,000 years ago.
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Ancient Pompeii’s Modern Solution to Traffic Jams
S20 Ep2 | 2m 7s
Professor Eric Poehler examines the ancient streets of Pompeii.
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Preview | Decoding Hieroglyphics
S20 Ep3 | 32s
Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.
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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.
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Preview | Hidden in the Amazon
S20 Ep4 | 32s
New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.
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Wasps Surround Oldest Traces of Human Settlement in Amazonia
S20 Ep4 | 2m 5s
Archaeologist Edithe Pereira analyzes prehistoric wall paintings — careful to avoid wasps!
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Preview | The Sunken Basilica
S20 Ep5 | 32s
Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.
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An Underwater Dive to see the Sunken Basilica Up Close
S20 Ep5 | 1m 28s
Scientists explore the underwater ruins of a 4th-century basilica.
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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.
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Preview | Jurassic Fortunes
S20 Ep6 | 32s
Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.
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Selling the Largest Triceratops Ever Found
S20 Ep6 | 2m 23s
The original buyer and seller of “Big John” discuss their feelings about the sale.
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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.
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Magellan’s Crossing Preview
S19 Ep1 | 32s
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
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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.
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Misgendered Skeleton Changes Views on Prehistoric Women
S19 Ep2 | 2m 24s
A 1995 discovery alters perceptions of gender roles in the Paleolithic Era.
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Lady Sapiens Preview
S19 Ep2 | 32s
The latest research from across the globe sheds new light on our ancient foremothers.
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Preview | The First Circle of Stonehenge
S19 Ep3 | 32s
New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.
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Modern Geotechnology ‘Fingerprints’ Stonehenge’s Bluestones
S19 Ep3 | 2m 28s
Modern geotechnology tools reveal Stonehenge's Bluestones came from Wales' Preseli Hills.
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Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws Preview
S19 Ep4 | 32s
A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
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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.
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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.
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A Samurai’s Christening Affects Global Trade Routes
S19 Ep5 | 2m 52s
On his diplomatic mission to Europe, samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga converts to Christianity.
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Preview | The Caravaggio Heist
S19 Ep6 | 32s
Fr. Marius Zerafa risks his life to recover a Caravaggio masterpiece stolen in 1984.
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Plotting to Recover a Stolen Caravaggio
S19 Ep6 | 3m 1s
Fr. Zerafa and Maltese law enforcement work together to recover a Caravaggio painting.
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Galileo’s Moon
S18 Ep1 | 30s
Join experts as they examine an alleged proof copy of Galileo’s “Sidereus Nuncius.”
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The Center of the Universe
S18 Ep1 | 3m 46s
Galileo challenged the widely-accepted belief that the universe revolved around the earth.
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Bombing Auschwitz 75th Anniversary Preview
S18 Ep2 | 30s
Would an Allied attack on Auschwitz have stopped future atrocities?
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The “Dark Heart” of Auschwitz-Birkenau
S18 Ep2 | 1m 55s
Two Auschwitz escapees give testimonies that expose the truth of Nazi concentration camps.
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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.
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Pehle and The Post
S18 Ep2 | 2m 21s
The Washington Post publishes a story on Auschwitz with "genocide" in the headline.
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Preview | Building Notre Dame
S18 Ep3 | 30s
Follow an in-depth investigation into the centuries-long construction of Notre Dame.
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Why Notre Dame’s Gargoyles Are More Than Art
S18 Ep3 | 2m 48s
While most people assume they are merely decorative works of art...
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Preview: Viking Warrior Queen
S18 Ep4 | 30s
Join archaeologists examining the history-changing DNA of a female Viking warrior.
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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.
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Gangster’s Gold Preview
S18 Ep5 | 30s
Join treasure hunters searching for the lost treasure of gangster Dutch Schultz.
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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.
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Explore Dutch Schultz’s Bootlegger Tunnel
S18 Ep5 | 1m 55s
An archivist takes us through Dutch Schultz's rumored bootlegger tunnel.
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The End of The Romans Preview
S18 Ep6 | 32s
What if climate change and pandemics caused of the decline of the Roman Empire?
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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.
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Scanning the Pyramids
S17 Ep1 | 41s
Technology discovers new secrets inside the Great Pyramid at Giza.
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Preview | Scanning the Pyramids
S17 Ep1 | 36s
Solve a 4,500-year-old mystery with Secrets of the Dead, Scanning the Pyramids.
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Muography Helps Scientists See Inside the Great Pyramid
S17 Ep1 | 1m 39s
Scientists use muography to create an internal scan of the Great Pyramid.
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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
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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
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How Hannibal’s Elephants Crossed the Alps
S17 Ep2 | 2m 58s
How did Hannibal's war elephants cross the Alps?
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Training Hannibal’s Military Horses
S17 Ep2 | 2m 54s
Uncover the mystery of how Hannibal crossed the near-impregnable Alps to attack Rome.
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An Attack in the Gorge
S17 Ep2 | 1m 47s
Uncover the mystery of how Hannibal crossed the near-impregnable Alps to attack Rome.
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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
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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
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The Origin of King Arthur
S17 Ep3 | 1m 51s
Professor Roberts and manuscript curator Julian Harrison discover the beginning of Arthur.
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Preview | Egypt’s Darkest Hour
S17 Ep4 | 30s
Follow archaeologists examining a rare mass grave from the collapse of ancient Egypt.
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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.
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Preview | World War Speed
S17 Ep5 | 30s
Follow historian James Holland as he unearths the truth about amphetamine use in World War
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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
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Blitzkrieg on Speed
S17 Ep5 | 3m 17s
Historian James Holland and his team attempt to walk 22 miles wearing full WWII regalia.
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Abandoning the Titanic Preview
S17 Ep6 | 30s
Learn about the captain of a “mystery ship” who turned away from the "unsinkable" Titanic.
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The Lookouts Spot the Iceberg
S17 Ep6 | 1m 23s
Experts explain the protocol Titanic crew would have followed upon sighting an iceberg.
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Meet Capt. Stanley Lord
S17 Ep6 | 1m 38s
Learn about the captain of the SS Californian and what he was up against.
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New York City’s First Free Black Communities: Weeksville
5m 1s
A closer look at the history and legacy of Weeksville, Brooklyn.
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New York City’s First Free Black Communities: Newtown
4m 5s
A closer look at the history and legacy of Newtown, Queens.
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New York City’s First Free Black Communities: Seneca Village
5m 30s
A closer look at the history and legacy of Seneca Village, Manhattan
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Preview | After Stonehenge
S16 Ep1 | 33s
After Stonehenge Reaches Back 3,000 Years to Uncover Life in Bronze Age Britain
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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
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Discovery of the Bronze Age Boats
S16 Ep1 | 3m 38s
The discovery of log boats suggests the villagers at the Must Farm were travelers.
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Development of Bronze Age Swords
S16 Ep1 | 3m 6s
The expert swordsman demonstrate the sword making process of the Bronze Age
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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?
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Who was Vincent van Gogh?
S16 Ep2 | 3m 8s
Who was Vincent van Gogh? How did his career as an artist start?
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What Happened at Baiae, Stayed at Baiae
S16 Ep3 | 3m 17s
Baiae was a resort where the Roman elites could let their hair down.
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Baian Seafood Casserole and Oyster Farming in Baiae
S16 Ep3 | 2m 52s
Shellfish farming was an industry as far back as the Roman times.
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Preview | Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science
S16 Ep4 | 30s
Uncover new evidence tracing many of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions to other scientists.
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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.
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Leonardo’s Anatomical Drawings
S16 Ep4 | 3m 19s
Leonardo’s first dissections were in search of the soul.
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The Vitruvian Man
S16 Ep4 | 3m 1s
The “Vitruvian Man,” which Leonardo drew in about 1490, seems to summarize all of his work
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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
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This Virtual Autopsy Reveals a Surprising Discovery
S16 Ep5 | 3m 31s
Diagnostic imaging experts conduct a virtual autopsy and are stunned by the results.
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Forensic Reconstruction Reveals a Face from History
S16 Ep5 | 2m 44s
Forensic imaging specialist uses facial reconstruction software to see a face from history
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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.
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African American History in New York City
S16 Ep5 | 3m 14s
African American communities in New York City had long and tumultuous histories.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vampire Legend: Preview
S15 Ep1 | 38s
Follow scientists as they uncover the true origins of modern vampire lore.
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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
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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.
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Vampire-Slaying Ritual in Romania
S15 Ep1 | 3m 5s
In 2004, a group of villagers has performed a vampire-slaying ritual in Romania.
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Preview | The Alcatraz Escape
S15 Ep2 | 30s
Scientists investigate whether surviving an escape from Alcatraz prison was possible.
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The June 1962 Alcatraz Escape
S15 Ep2 | 3m 3s
What happened on the night of June 11, 1962 on Alcatraz Island?
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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.
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Preview | Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb
S15 Ep3 | 38s
Discover whether an amateur archaeologist’s theory leads to the lost tomb of Cleopatra.
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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?
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The Foundation Deposits Discovered at Taposiris Magna
S15 Ep3 | 2m 20s
Kathleen Martinez discovered the foundation deposits at the temple of TapOsiris Magna.
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Who Was the Real Cleopatra?
S15 Ep3 | 1m 50s
What people know about Cleopatra is what we have seen in the movies.
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Preview | Teotihuacán’s Lost Kings
S15 Ep4 | 35s
Follow scientists as they explore tombs beneath Teotihuacán for clues to a lost culture.
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Teotihuacán, the City of the Gods
S15 Ep4 | 2m 2s
Who built the ancient abandoned city Teotihuacan, the City of the Gods?
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The Tunnel Below the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent
S15 Ep4 | 3m 52s
Archaeologists explore the tunnel below the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent
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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
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Preview | Graveyard of the Giant Beasts
S15 Ep5 | 30s
Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator
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Which Giant Animal Was the Apex Predator?
S15 Ep5 | 1m 33s
Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator
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Discovery of the Giant Snake, Titanoboa
S15 Ep5 | 3m 39s
Experts examined the bones of a giant snake they discovered at the Cerrejón mine.
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Bite Force of the Cerrejón Crocodile
S15 Ep5 | 3m 3s
Scientists estimate the power of the Cerrejón crocodile's monstrous bite
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Ben Franklin’s Bones: Preview
S14 Ep1 | 38s
Could Benjamin Franklin have been responsible in some way for the bones in the basement?
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The Rise of the Body Snatchers
S14 Ep1 | 2m 37s
Watch how the shortage of human cadavers turned anatomists to the criminal underworld.
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Ben Franklin’s Scientific Achievements
S14 Ep1 | 3m 23s
Franklin was curious about the world and he operated in it as a gentlemanly scientist.
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William Hewson’s Experiments and the Craven Street Bones
S14 Ep1 | 2m 21s
Are the bones at Craven Street connected to William Hewson?
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JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness
S14 Ep2 | 35s
In many ways, President Lyndon B. Johnson was the most unlikely champion of Civil Rights.
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The Real Trojan Horse: Preview
S14 Ep3 | 39s
Uncover evidence that could explain how ancient Greeks got inside the walls of Troy.
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Horses and Troy
S14 Ep3 | 2m 14s
The Trojans were traders and they were particularly famous for one commodity: horses.
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Jamestown’s Dark Winter: Preview
S14 Ep4 | 38s
Uncoverr the truth about the first permanent English colony in the New World
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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.
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Dark rumors surrounding Jamestown
S14 Ep4 | 3m 29s
Could the marks of the bones be evidence of cannibalism?
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One PM Central Standard Time – Preview
S13 Ep1 | 30s
Secrets of the Dead chronicles minute-by-minute the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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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.
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The Lost Diary of Dr. Livingstone Preview
S13 Ep2 | 30s
First time in 140 years the content of Livingstone’s diary is revealed
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Dr. Livingstone Discovers & Names Victoria Falls
S13 Ep2 | 2m
Dr. Livingstone Discovers & Names Victoria Falls
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Dr. Livingstone Concocts “Rousers” to Fight Malaria
S13 Ep2 | 2m 34s
Dr. Livingstone Concocts "Rousers" to Fight Malaria
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Carthage’s Lost Warriors Preview
S13 Ep3 | 30s
Learn if Carthaginians fleeing the conquering Romans may have taken refuge in S. America.
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Kuelap, the giant fortress built by the Chachapoya
S13 Ep3 | 2m 48s
Could the Celts and Carthaginians have made it as far Kuelap?
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Preview | The Lost Gardens of Babylon
S13 Ep4 | 43s
See what the Hanging Gardens of Babylon looked like and how they were constructed.
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Who Built Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
S13 Ep4 | 3m 12s
Who Built Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Deciphering Ancient Cuneiform Text
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Archimedes’ Screw & the Date Tree of Babylon
S13 Ep4 | 2m 8s
Archimedes is known for inventing a device that efficiently raised water for irrigation.
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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.
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What Is the Isleworth Mona Lisa?
S13 Ep5 | 4m 13s
Could the Isleworth Mona Lisa be a forgery or an unfinished da Vinci masterpiece?
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Resurrecting Richard III Preview
S13 Ep6 | 43s
Scientist test the hunchbacked bones of King Richard III
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Richard’s Body Double
S13 Ep6 | 3m 39s
The team studying Richard the Third now has someone who can serve as his body double.
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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.
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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.
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Preview | Death on the Railroad
S12 Ep3 | 30s
Premieres Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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Cavemen Cold Case – Preview
S12 Ep4 | 30s
Premieres Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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Ultimate Tut – Preview
S12 Ep5 | 30s
The documentary answers the persisting questions surrounding Tutankhamun.
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Bones of the Buddha – Preview
S12 Ep6 | 30s
Uncover the mystery surrounding one of archeology’s most amazing finds
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Preview | Lost Ships of Rome
S11 Ep1 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check local listings
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Preview | China’s Terracotta Warriors
S11 Ep3 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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Preview | World’s Biggest Bomb
S11 Ep4 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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Preview | Churchill’s Deadly Decision
S10 Ep1 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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Preview | Deadliest Battle
S10 Ep2 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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Preview | The Silver Pharaoh
S10 Ep3 | 31s
The tomb of Psusennes I is one of the most spectacular ancient Egyptian treasures.
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Preview | Slave Ship Mutiny
S10 Ep4 | 31s
Find out how the Slave Ship Meermin began its ill-fated voyage.
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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.
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Preview | Michelangelo Revealed
S9 Ep1 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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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.
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Preview | Mumbai Massacre
S9 Ep3 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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“Doping for Gold” – Preview
S8 Ep1 | 30s
Through personal stories, DOPING FOR GOLD unveils the price female athletes paid to bring
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Preview | Sinking Atlantis
S8 Ep2 | 30s
Airs Monday, January 30, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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Preview | Executed in Error
S8 Ep3 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, June 26, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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Preview | Blackbeard’s Lost Ship
S8 Ep4 | 30s
The truth of the sinking of the Queen Anne's Revenge, flagship of the infamous Blackbeard.
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Aztec Massacre – Preview
S7 Ep1 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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Headless Romans
S6 Ep4 | 30s
The unearthing of an ancient burial site in England leads to new discoveries.
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Why Slaves Escaped to Florida for Asylum
1m 55s
Watch a team of experts reveal colonial America’s Spanish roots.
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The First Thanksgiving Was Actually in St. Augustine
1m 45s
The first true Thanksgiving took place in St. Augustine, Florida
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Andrew Turnbull: The Most Reviled Man in Colonial Florida
6m 14s
Indentured servants escape from an infamous Florida plantation owner.
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Spanish and French Battle for Florida Fortress
1m 40s
French Settlers Attempt Revenge over Spanish Fort Takeover
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