Secrets of the Dead

Uncover the untold stories and secrets of iconic historical moments to rewrite history.

Episodes

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    The Caravaggio Heist

    S19 Ep6 |
    Fr. Marius Zerafa risks his life to recover a Caravaggio masterpiece stolen in 1984.
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    A Samurai in the Vatican

    S19 Ep5 |
    In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route.
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    Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws

    S19 Ep4 |
    A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
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    The First Circle of Stonehenge

    S19 Ep3 |
    New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.
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    Lady Sapiens

    S19 Ep2 |
    Discover the untold story of prehistoric women through the latest science and research.
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    Magellan’s Crossing

    S19 Ep1 |
    Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
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    Gangster's Gold

    S18 Ep5 |
    Join treasure hunters searching for the lost treasure of gangster Dutch Schultz.
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    Abandoning the Titanic

    S17 Ep6 |
    Learn about the captain of a “mystery ship” who turned away from the "unsinkable" Titanic.
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    Viking Warrior Queen

    S18 Ep4 |
    Join archaeologists examining the history-changing DNA of a female Viking warrior.

Specials

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    Secrets of Spanish Florida

    Uncovers one story of America’s past that never made it into textbooks.

About 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.

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