Secrets of the Dead

Tiny lead tokens revealed the first clues to Cleopatra’s temple façade in Alexandria.

Archaeologists uncover the first known temple linked to Cleopatra, hidden in Alexandria’s harbor.

Could this mysterious crystal head buried in the ruins of Cleopatra's temple depict Marc Antony?

Beneath the harbor of Alexandria, archaeologists have uncovered coins bearing Cleopatra's image.

Gladiator bones reveal a mysterious strength-boosting drink used before combat.

Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?

The chance discovery of a jade artifact unearths an ancient Chinese city.

Scientists study medieval bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.

Ancient Rome’s retiarius vs secutor: inside the colosseum’s most popular fight.

An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.

See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.

The first gladiator bones ever found reveal a small but unmistakable detail about how they lived.

The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.

Catch new episodes of Secrets of the Dead on Wednesdays starting October 8 at 10/9c.

Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.

Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.

Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.

The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.

A search for the remains of Black Union soldiers murdered toward the end of the Civil War.

Uncover the mystery behind the discovery of more than 50 "vampire" burials.

Scientists attempt to read ancient scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

Learn the untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, Wolfgang’s older sister and collaborator.

Archaeologists search for Assyrian artifacts that survived the Isis occupation of Mosul.

A new season of Secrets of the Dead premieres Fall 2024.

Uncover new evidence suggesting the legend of King Arthur began in a Dark Ages trading vil

Follow historian James Holland as he unearths the truth about amphetamine use in World War

Follow archaeologists examining a rare mass grave from the collapse of ancient Egypt.

A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.

Secrets of the Dead Returns with Six New Episodes, Wednesdays, October 20 – November 24.

Fr. Zerafa and Maltese law enforcement work together to recover a Caravaggio painting.

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

Watch how the shortage of human cadavers turned anatomists to the criminal underworld.

In the summer of 1609, a fleet of English ships sails across the Atlantic for Jamestown.

Could the marks of the bones be evidence of cannibalism?

Archaeologist Edithe Pereira analyzes prehistoric wall paintings — careful to avoid wasps!

Franklin was curious about the world and he operated in it as a gentlemanly scientist.

Archimedes is known for inventing a device that efficiently raised water for irrigation.

Are the bones at Craven Street connected to William Hewson?

Examining the petroglyphs on the Rock of the Ingá

In the summer of 1911, the Mona Lisa portrait was stolen from The Louvre Museum.

Could the Isleworth Mona Lisa be a forgery or an unfinished da Vinci masterpiece?

Scientists find signs of plague in tooth samples dating to the Late Roman Empire.

Could the Celts and Carthaginians have made it as far Kuelap?

Analyzing the style and shape of hieroglyphs can shed light on the ancient artists' lives.

Professor John Blair discusses The Life and Miracles of Saint Modwenna

Professor Eric Poehler examines the ancient streets of Pompeii.

Fragments of manmade artifacts found at Althorp may point to an Iron Age settlement.

Follow scientists as they uncover the true origins of modern vampire lore.

In many ways, President Lyndon B. Johnson was the most unlikely champion of Civil Rights.

Uncover evidence that could explain how ancient Greeks got inside the walls of Troy.

Would an Allied attack on Auschwitz have stopped future atrocities?

What happened to famed adventurer Col. Percy Fawcett?

Follow an in-depth investigation into the centuries-long construction of Notre Dame.

Join archaeologists examining the history-changing DNA of a female Viking warrior.

Join treasure hunters searching for the lost treasure of gangster Dutch Schultz.

What if climate change and pandemics caused of the decline of the Roman Empire?

Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.

The latest research from across the globe sheds new light on our ancient foremothers.

New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.

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