Secrets of the Dead
Secrets of the Dead is part detective story, part true-life drama that unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events.
Archaeology at Althorp
S20 Ep1 | 55m 30s
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.
Last Days of Pompeii
S20 Ep2 | 55m 30s
What were the last days in Pompeii like before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years
Decoding Hieroglyphics
S20 Ep3 | 55m 25s
Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.
Hidden In The Amazon
S20 Ep4 | 55m 25s
New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.
Magellan’s Crossing
S19 Ep1 | 55m 30s
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Lady Sapiens
S19 Ep2 | 55m 25s
Discover the untold story of prehistoric women through the latest science and research.
The First Circle of Stonehenge
S19 Ep3 | 55m 30s
New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.
Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws
S19 Ep4 | 55m 30s
A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
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.
The Caravaggio Heist
S19 Ep6 | 55m 30s
Fr. Marius Zerafa risks his life to recover a Caravaggio masterpiece stolen in 1984.
Galileo's Moon
S18 Ep1 | 55m 3s
Join experts as they examine an alleged proof copy of Galileo’s “Sidereus Nuncius.”
Bombing Auschwitz
S18 Ep2 | 55m 21s
Would an Allied attack on Auschwitz have stopped future atrocities?
Building Notre Dame
S18 Ep3 | 55m 21s
Follow an in-depth investigation into the centuries-long construction of Notre Dame.
Viking Warrior Queen
S18 Ep4 | 55m 21s
Join archaeologists examining the history-changing DNA of a female Viking warrior.
Gangster's Gold
S18 Ep5 | 55m 23s
Join treasure hunters searching for the lost treasure of gangster Dutch Schultz.
The End of The Romans
S18 Ep6 | 54m 56s
What if climate change and pandemics caused of the decline of the Roman Empire?
Scanning the Pyramids
S17 Ep1 | 55m 11s
Scanning the Pyramids will premiere Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 10 p.m. on PBS
Hannibal in the Alps
S17 Ep2 | 55m 11s
Secrets of the Dead: Hannibal in the Alps Premieres Tuesday, April 10 at 8-9 p.m. on PBS.
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
S17 Ep3 | 55m 41s
Uncover new evidence suggesting the legend of King Arthur began in a Dark Ages trading vil
Egypt's Darkest Hour
S17 Ep4 | 55m 11s
Archaeologists discover a mass grave with the bones of nearly 60 people near Luxor, Egypt.
World War Speed
S17 Ep5 | 55m 41s
Follow historian James Holland as he unearths the truth about amphetamine use in World War
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 11s
Uncover the story of early America’s free Black communities via 150-year-old remains.
The Nero Files
S16 Ep6 | 55m 11s
Take a look at the life of Nero and find out what history may have gotten wrong about him.
The Alcatraz Escape
S15 Ep3 | 55m 10s
Scientists investigate whether surviving an escape from Alcatraz prison was possible.
Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb
S15 Ep4 | 53m 31s
Discover whether an amateur archaeologist’s theory leads to the lost tomb of Cleopatra
Teotihuacán’s Lost Kings
S15 Ep5 | 54m 51s
Follow scientists as they explore tombs beneath an ancient Mexican city.
Graveyard of the Giant Beasts
S15 Ep6 | 55m 10s
Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator
Ben Franklin's Bones
S14 Ep1 | 54m 40s
Learn why Franklin held human skeletal remains in the basement of his British residence.
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.
The Real Trojan Horse
S14 Ep3 | 54m 40s
Uncover evidence that could explain how ancient Greeks got inside the walls of Troy
Carthage's Lost Warriors
S13 Ep3 | 54m 41s
This episode uncovers evidence that could rewrite the history of the Americas
The Lost Gardens of Babylon
S13 Ep4 | 54m 41s
Uncovers Clues to the Site of the Most Elusive of the Ancient Wonders of the World
Resurrecting Richard III
S13 Ep6 | 54m 41s
Follow scientists who are testing the bones of King Richard III, unearthed in 2011
Bugging Hitler’s Soldiers
S12 Ep1 | 53m 11s
Watch the full episode of Secrets of the Dead: Bugging Hitler’s Soldiers
Death on the Railroad
S12 Ep2 | 52m 26s
Find out how and why 57 Irish immigrants to the U.S. died in 1832.
The World's Biggest Bomb
S11 Ep5 | 53m 30s
Watch the full episode of Secrets of the Dead: The World's Biggest Bomb.
Churchill's Deadly Decision
S10 Ep8 | 53m 40s
Explore the dark side of Britain's fight against the Nazis
Deadliest Battle
S10 Ep9 | 53m 50s
Uncover new evidence that described a forced retreat during the Battle of Stalingrad
The Silver Pharaoh
S10 Ep1 | 53m 10s
Watch the full episode and discover the royal tomb of Pharaoh Psusennes I
Slave Ship Mutiny
S10 Ep2 | 52m 24s
Watch the full episode and discover the fate of the slave ship Meermin
Blackbeard's Lost Ship
S9 Ep7 | 52m 16s
Has an archaeology team discovered Blackbeard's sunken flagship, Queen Anne's Revenge?
Michelangelo Revealed
S9 Ep1 | 52m 32s
Art historians investigate strange inconsistencies in Michelangelo's famous Moses
The Airmen and the Headhunters
S9 Ep2 | 52m 41s
Uncovers a WWII survivor tale of US soldiers lost in Borneo and their unlikely rescuers
Mumbai Massacre
S9 Ep3 | 52m 40s
Retrace the harrowing hours of the tragic 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks. NOTE: Graphic...
Japanese SuperSub
S9 Ep4 | 53m 51s
Recount Japan's superior submarine technology combining tactical advantages of sea and sky
Doping for Gold
S8 Ep1 | 53m 36s
Investigate one of the most alarming cover-ups in the history of the Olympic Games
Sinking Atlantis
S8 Ep2 | 52m 32s
Uncover history-changing evidence of what happened to the ancient Minoans
Executed in Error
S8 Ep3 | 54m 16s
Investigators have re-opened the files on one of the crimes of the century
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
Dogfight Over Guadalcanal
S6 Ep1 | 54m 30s
What really happened in this "high noon" style showdown over the jungles of Guadalcanal?
Irish Escape
S6 Ep5 | 54m 23s
See the heroic escape story of Irish political prisoners, the Fremantle Six
Herculaneum Uncovered
S6 Ep3 | 54m 20s
Discover the fabled city of Herculaneum destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius 2,000 years ago
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
Umbrella Assassin
S5 Ep5 | 55m 3s
Solve the mystery of the Cold War politcal murders of a Bulgarian defector in London
Gangland Graveyard
S5 Ep2 | 54m 43s
Delve into the world of the Mafia through the insight of the real life Donnie Brasco
Voyage of the Courtesans
S5 Ep3 | 55m 18s
Follow the racuous journey of the 18th century women who settled Australia
The Hunt for Nazi Scientists
S5 Ep1 | 54m 55s
Allied agents engage in a race to capture the elite of Germany's scientific community
Killer Flu
S4 Ep2 | 54m 53s
Where did this particular flu strain come from, and what made it so deadly?
Archaeology at Althorp Preview
S20 Ep1 | 32s
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.
Last Days Of Pompeii Preview
S20 Ep2 | 32s
What were the last days in Pompeii like before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years
Decoding Hieroglyphics Preview
S20 Ep3 | 32s
Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.
Hidden In The Amazon Preview
S20 Ep4 | 32s
New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.
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.
The First Circle of Stonehenge Preview
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.
A Samurai in the Vatican Preview
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.
The Caravaggio Heist Preview
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.
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?
Scanning the Pyramids
S17 Ep1 | 41s
Technology discovers new secrets inside the Great Pyramid at Giza.
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 |
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.
After Stonehenge: Preview
S16 Ep1 | 33s
After Stonehenge Reaches Back 3,000 Years to Uncover Life in Bronze Age Britain
Discovery 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.
Discovery and development of Bronze Age Swords
S16 Ep1 | 3m 6s
The expert swordsman demonstrate the sword making process of the Bronze Age
Van Gogh’s Ear: Preview
S16 Ep2 | 32s
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.
Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science: Preview
S16 Ep4 | 33s
Uncover new evidence tracing many of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions to other scientists.
Leonardo's anatomical drawings
S16 Ep4 | 3m 19s
Leonardo’s first dissections were in search of the soul.
This Virtual Autopsy Reveals a Surprising Discovery
S16 Ep5 | 3m 31s
Diagnostic imaging experts conduct a virtual autopsy and are stunned by the results.
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
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.
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
The Nero Files Preview
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.
Jamestown’s Dark Winter: Preview
S15 Ep2 | 38s
Uncoverr the truth about the first permanent English colony in the New World
The struggles of Jamestown in the early 1600s
S15 Ep2 | 3m 1s
In the summer of 1609, a fleet of English ships sails across the Atlantic for Jamestown.
Dark rumors surrounding Jamestown
S15 Ep2 | 3m 29s
Could the marks of the bones be evidence of cannibalism?
The Alcatraz Escape: Preview
S15 Ep3 | 38s
Scientists investigate whether surviving an escape from Alcatraz prison was possible.
The June 1962 Alcatraz Escape
S15 Ep3 | 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 Ep3 |
The Dutch scientists visit the physical model of the San Francisco Bay and delta system.
Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb: Preview
S15 Ep4 | 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 Ep4 | 3m 22s
Could Taposiris Magna be the site of Cleopatra’s lost tomb?
The foundation deposits discovered at TapOsiris Magna
S15 Ep4 | 2m 20s
Kathleen Martinez discovered the foundation deposits at the temple of TapOsiris Magna.
Who was the real Cleopatra?
S15 Ep4 | 1m 50s
What people know about Cleopatra is what we have seen in the movies.
Teotihuacán’s Lost Kings: Preview
S15 Ep5 | 35s
Follow scientists as they explore tombs beneath Teotihuacán for clues to a lost culture.
Teotihuacán, the City of the Gods
S15 Ep5 | 2m 2s
Who built the ancient abandoned city Teotihuacan, the City of the Gods?
The Tunnel Below the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent
S15 Ep5 | 3m 52s
Archaeologists explore the tunnel below the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent
Where did the ancient Teotihuacanos come from?
S15 Ep5 | 2m 12s
Archaeologists examine the bones found at Teotihuacan to find out where tens of thousa
Graveyard of the Giant Beasts: Preview
S15 Ep6 | 35s
Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator
Which giant animal was the apex predator?
S15 Ep6 | 1m 33s
Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator
Discovery of the giant snake, Titanoboa
S15 Ep6 | 3m 39s
Experts examined the bones of a giant snake they discovered at the Cerrejón mine.
Bite force of the Cerrejón crocodile
S15 Ep6 | 3m 3s
Scientists estimate the power of the Cerrejón crocodile's monstrous bite
Headless Romans
S14 Ep3 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check local listings.
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.
One PM Central Standard Time - Preview
S13 Ep1 |
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 Lost Gardens of Babylon: Preview
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.
The Man Who Saved the World - Preview
S12 Ep6 | 31s
Airs Tuesday, October 9, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Death on the Railroad - Preview
S12 Ep2 | 30s
Premieres Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Cavemen Cold Case - Preview
S12 Ep3 | 30s
Premieres Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Ultimate Tut - Preview
S12 Ep4 | 30s
The documentary answers the persisting questions surrounding Tutankhamun.
Bones of the Buddha - Preview
S12 Ep5 |
Uncover the mystery surrounding one of archeology’s most amazing finds
China's Terracotta Warriors - Preview
S11 Ep3 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
China's Terracotta Warriors - Preview
S11 Ep3 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
The World's Biggest Bomb - Preview
S11 Ep5 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Lost Ships of Rome Preview
S11 Ep2 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check local listings
The Silver Pharaoh Preview
S10 Ep1 | 31s
The tomb of Psusennes I is one of the most spectacular ancient Egyptian treasures.
Slave Ship Mutiny Preview
S10 Ep2 | 31s
Find out how the Slave Ship Meermin began its ill-fated voyage.
Go Behind the Scenes of Slave Ship Mutiny
S10 Ep2 | 30m 2s
See what it was like to bring this story to life with special behind-the-scenes footage.
The Silver Pharaoh Preview
S10 Ep1 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Churchill's Deadly Decision - Preview
S10 Ep8 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Deadliest Battle - Preview
S10 Ep9 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
"Michelangelo Revealed" - Preview
S9 Ep1 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
"Blackbeard's Lost Ship" - Preview
S9 Ep7 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Mumbai Massacre - Preview
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
Airs Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Airmen and the Headhunters - Preview
S9 Ep2 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Sinking Atlantis - Preview
S8 Ep2 | 30s
Airs Monday, January 30, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
"Doping for Gold" - Preview
S8 Ep1 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
'Executed in Error' - Preview
S8 Ep3 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, June 26, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Escape from Auschwitz - Preview
S7 Ep2 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Aztec Massacre - Preview
S7 Ep1 | 30s
Airs Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Herculaneum Uncovered
S6 Ep3 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Check your local listings.
Battle for the Bible - Preview
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Mon 03/20
9:00 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Secrets of the Dead
A Samurai in the Vatican
Japanese samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga and the Franciscan monk Luis Sotelo lead an expedition to open a new sea route in 1613.
Tue 03/21
3:00 AM
KVIE2 6.2
Secrets of the Dead
A Samurai in the Vatican
Japanese samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga and the Franciscan monk Luis Sotelo lead an expedition to open a new sea route in 1613.
Tue 03/21
5:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
Secrets of the Dead
A Samurai in the Vatican
Japanese samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga and the Franciscan monk Luis Sotelo lead an expedition to open a new sea route in 1613.
Tue 03/21
10:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
Secrets of the Dead
A Samurai in the Vatican
Japanese samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga and the Franciscan monk Luis Sotelo lead an expedition to open a new sea route in 1613.
Wed 03/22
6:00 AM
KVIE World 6.3
Secrets of the Dead
A Samurai in the Vatican
Japanese samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga and the Franciscan monk Luis Sotelo lead an expedition to open a new sea route in 1613.
Wed 03/22
10:00 PM
KVIE 6
Secrets of the Dead
Magellan's Crossing
Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade, but end up becoming the first to circumnavigate the earth.
Wed 03/22
10:00 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Secrets of the Dead
Magellan's Crossing
Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade, but end up becoming the first to circumnavigate the earth.
Thu 03/23
9:00 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Secrets of the Dead
A Samurai in the Vatican
Japanese samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga and the Franciscan monk Luis Sotelo lead an expedition to open a new sea route in 1613.
Fri 03/24
3:00 AM
KVIE2 6.2
Secrets of the Dead
A Samurai in the Vatican
Japanese samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga and the Franciscan monk Luis Sotelo lead an expedition to open a new sea route in 1613.
Sat 03/25
8:00 AM
KVIE2 6.2
Secrets of the Dead
Magellan's Crossing
Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade, but end up becoming the first to circumnavigate the earth.
Mon 03/27
9:00 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Secrets of the Dead
Magellan's Crossing
Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade, but end up becoming the first to circumnavigate the earth.
Tue 03/28
3:00 AM
KVIE2 6.2
Secrets of the Dead
Magellan's Crossing
Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade, but end up becoming the first to circumnavigate the earth.
Tue 03/28
5:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
Secrets of the Dead
Magellan's Crossing
Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade, but end up becoming the first to circumnavigate the earth.
Tue 03/28
10:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
Secrets of the Dead
Magellan's Crossing
Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade, but end up becoming the first to circumnavigate the earth.
Wed 03/29
6:00 AM
KVIE World 6.3
Secrets of the Dead
Magellan's Crossing
Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade, but end up becoming the first to circumnavigate the earth.
Wed 03/29
10:00 PM
KVIE 6
Secrets of the Dead
Lady Sapiens
Scientific investigations from around the world help piece together the untold story of prehistoric women.
Wed 03/29
10:00 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Secrets of the Dead
Lady Sapiens
Scientific investigations from around the world help piece together the untold story of prehistoric women.
Sat 04/1
8:00 AM
KVIE2 6.2
Secrets of the Dead
Lady Sapiens
Scientific investigations from around the world help piece together the untold story of prehistoric women.
Mon 04/3
9:00 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Secrets of the Dead
Lady Sapiens
Scientific investigations from around the world help piece together the untold story of prehistoric women.
Tue 04/4
3:00 AM
KVIE2 6.2
Secrets of the Dead
Lady Sapiens
Scientific investigations from around the world help piece together the untold story of prehistoric women.
Tue 04/4
5:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
Secrets of the Dead
Lady Sapiens
Scientific investigations from around the world help piece together the untold story of prehistoric women.
Tue 04/4
10:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
Secrets of the Dead
Lady Sapiens
Scientific investigations from around the world help piece together the untold story of prehistoric women.
Wed 04/5
6:00 AM
KVIE World 6.3
Secrets of the Dead
Lady Sapiens
Scientific investigations from around the world help piece together the untold story of prehistoric women.
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