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Secrets of the Dead
Extended Preview | Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief
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The Ultimate Warrior Sports Drink
Gladiator bones reveal a mysterious strength-boosting drink used before combat.
Gladiator bones reveal a mysterious strength-boosting drink used before combat.
Preview | Picturing Shakespeare
Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
Preview | China's Bronze Kingdom
The chance discovery of a jade artifact unearths an ancient Chinese city.
The chance discovery of a jade artifact unearths an ancient Chinese city.
Preview | Chasing the Plague
Scientists study medieval bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.
Scientists study medieval bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.
The Gladiator Match Rome Couldn’t Get Enough Of
Ancient Rome’s retiarius vs secutor: inside the colosseum’s most popular fight.
Ancient Rome’s retiarius vs secutor: inside the colosseum’s most popular fight.
Preview | Cleopatra's Last Temple
An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.
An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.
Preview | Cracking the Queen's Code
See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
Preview | The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum
The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.
The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.
Fall 2025 Season Preview
Catch new episodes of Secrets of the Dead on Wednesdays starting October 8 at 10/9c.
Catch new episodes of Secrets of the Dead on Wednesdays starting October 8 at 10/9c.
Preview | Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part Two)
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
Extended Preview | Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
Preview | Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold
Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
Preview | Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery
The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.
The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.
Preview | The Civil War's Lost Massacre
A search for the remains of Black Union soldiers murdered toward the end of the Civil War.
A search for the remains of Black Union soldiers murdered toward the end of the Civil War.
Preview | Field of Vampires
Uncover the mystery behind the discovery of more than 50 "vampire" burials.
Uncover the mystery behind the discovery of more than 50 "vampire" burials.
Preview | The Herculaneum Scrolls
Scientists attempt to read ancient scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
Scientists attempt to read ancient scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
Preview | Mozart's Sister
Learn the untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, Wolfgang’s older sister and collaborator.
Learn the untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, Wolfgang’s older sister and collaborator.
Preview | Returning to Babylon
Archaeologists search for Assyrian artifacts that survived the Isis occupation of Mosul.
Archaeologists search for Assyrian artifacts that survived the Isis occupation of Mosul.
Fall 2024 Series Sell
A new season of Secrets of the Dead premieres Fall 2024.
A new season of Secrets of the Dead premieres Fall 2024.
Preview | King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Uncover new evidence suggesting the legend of King Arthur began in a Dark Ages trading vil
Uncover new evidence suggesting the legend of King Arthur began in a Dark Ages trading vil
Preview | World War Speed
Follow historian James Holland as he unearths the truth about amphetamine use in World War
Follow historian James Holland as he unearths the truth about amphetamine use in World War
Preview | Egypt's Darkest Hour
Follow archaeologists examining a rare mass grave from the collapse of ancient Egypt.
Follow archaeologists examining a rare mass grave from the collapse of ancient Egypt.
Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws Preview
A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
Fall 2021 Series Sell
Secrets of the Dead Returns with Six New Episodes, Wednesdays, October 20 – November 24.
Secrets of the Dead Returns with Six New Episodes, Wednesdays, October 20 – November 24.
Plotting to Recover a Stolen Caravaggio
Fr. Zerafa and Maltese law enforcement work together to recover a Caravaggio painting.
Fr. Zerafa and Maltese law enforcement work together to recover a Caravaggio painting.
William Hewson’s Experiments and the Craven Street Bones
Are the bones at Craven Street connected to William Hewson?
Are the bones at Craven Street connected to William Hewson?
The Rise of the Body Snatchers
Watch how the shortage of human cadavers turned anatomists to the criminal underworld.
Watch how the shortage of human cadavers turned anatomists to the criminal underworld.
The struggles of Jamestown in the early 1600s
In the summer of 1609, a fleet of English ships sails across the Atlantic for Jamestown.
In the summer of 1609, a fleet of English ships sails across the Atlantic for Jamestown.
Dark rumors surrounding Jamestown
Could the marks of the bones be evidence of cannibalism?
Could the marks of the bones be evidence of cannibalism?
Wasps Surround Oldest Traces of Human Settlement in Amazonia
Archaeologist Edithe Pereira analyzes prehistoric wall paintings — careful to avoid wasps!
Archaeologist Edithe Pereira analyzes prehistoric wall paintings — careful to avoid wasps!
Ben Franklin’s Scientific Achievements
Franklin was curious about the world and he operated in it as a gentlemanly scientist.
Franklin was curious about the world and he operated in it as a gentlemanly scientist.
Did the City of Troy Exist?
Homer's poems say that Troy stood by the Aegean sea.
Homer's poems say that Troy stood by the Aegean sea.
Archimedes' Screw & the Date Tree of Babylon
Archimedes is known for inventing a device that efficiently raised water for irrigation.
Archimedes is known for inventing a device that efficiently raised water for irrigation.
The Petroglyphs on Pedra do Ingá
Examining the petroglyphs on the Rock of the Ingá
Examining the petroglyphs on the Rock of the Ingá
Kuelap, the Giant Fortress Built by the Chachapoya
Could the Celts and Carthaginians have made it as far Kuelap?
Could the Celts and Carthaginians have made it as far Kuelap?
Theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre
In the summer of 1911, the Mona Lisa portrait was stolen from The Louvre Museum.
In the summer of 1911, the Mona Lisa portrait was stolen from The Louvre Museum.
What Is the Isleworth Mona Lisa?
Could the Isleworth Mona Lisa be a forgery or an unfinished da Vinci masterpiece?
Could the Isleworth Mona Lisa be a forgery or an unfinished da Vinci masterpiece?
Understanding Ancient Artists through 'Handwriting' Analysis
Analyzing the style and shape of hieroglyphs can shed light on the ancient artists' lives.
Analyzing the style and shape of hieroglyphs can shed light on the ancient artists' lives.
Preview | The Real Trojan Horse
Uncover evidence that could explain how ancient Greeks got inside the walls of Troy.
Uncover evidence that could explain how ancient Greeks got inside the walls of Troy.
Preview | JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness
In many ways, President Lyndon B. Johnson was the most unlikely champion of Civil Rights.
In many ways, President Lyndon B. Johnson was the most unlikely champion of Civil Rights.
Preview | Vampire Legend
Follow scientists as they uncover the true origins of modern vampire lore.
Follow scientists as they uncover the true origins of modern vampire lore.
Evidence of the Iron Age Emerges at Althorp
Fragments of manmade artifacts found at Althorp may point to an Iron Age settlement.
Fragments of manmade artifacts found at Althorp may point to an Iron Age settlement.
Ancient Pompeii's Modern Solution to Traffic Jams
Professor Eric Poehler examines the ancient streets of Pompeii.
Professor Eric Poehler examines the ancient streets of Pompeii.
John Blair Discusses 'The Life and Miracles of St. Modwenna'
Professor John Blair discusses The Life and Miracles of Saint Modwenna
Professor John Blair discusses The Life and Miracles of Saint Modwenna
Tooth Samples Reveal Scope of Justinianic Plague
Scientists find signs of plague in tooth samples dating to the Late Roman Empire.
Scientists find signs of plague in tooth samples dating to the Late Roman Empire.
Preview | Blackbeard's Lost Ship
The truth of the sinking of the Queen Anne's Revenge, flagship of the infamous Blackbeard.
The truth of the sinking of the Queen Anne's Revenge, flagship of the infamous Blackbeard.
Preview | Bombing Auschwitz
Would an Allied attack on Auschwitz have stopped future atrocities?
Would an Allied attack on Auschwitz have stopped future atrocities?
Preview | Building Notre Dame
Follow an in-depth investigation into the centuries-long construction of Notre Dame.
Follow an in-depth investigation into the centuries-long construction of Notre Dame.
Preview | Viking Warrior Queen
Join archaeologists examining the history-changing DNA of a female Viking warrior.
Join archaeologists examining the history-changing DNA of a female Viking warrior.
Preview | Gangster's Gold
Join treasure hunters searching for the lost treasure of gangster Dutch Schultz.
Join treasure hunters searching for the lost treasure of gangster Dutch Schultz.
Preview | The End of the Romans
What if climate change and pandemics caused of the decline of the Roman Empire?
What if climate change and pandemics caused of the decline of the Roman Empire?
Preview | Magellan’s Crossing
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Preview | Lady Sapiens
The latest research from across the globe sheds new light on our ancient foremothers.
The latest research from across the globe sheds new light on our ancient foremothers.
Preview | The First Circle of Stonehenge
New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.
New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.
Preview | Death on the Railroad
Premieres Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Premieres Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Preview | China's Terracotta Warriors
Airs Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Airs Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Preview | World's Biggest Bomb
Airs Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Airs Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Preview | The Man Who Saved the World
Airs Tuesday, October 9, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Airs Tuesday, October 9, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Preview | Bugging Hitler's Soldiers
Preview of Bugging Hitler's Soldiers
Preview of Bugging Hitler's Soldiers
Preview | Lost in the Amazon
What happened to famed adventurer Col. Percy Fawcett?
What happened to famed adventurer Col. Percy Fawcett?