Secrets of the Dead
TVPG
Documentary
Science
History
Experts use modern forensic techniques to shed new light on historical mysteries.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, July 17
Ben Franklin's Bones
Season 14 • Episode 1
Skeletal remains in the basement of Ben Franklin's British residence may have been used for science.
Friday, July 18
Ben Franklin's Bones
Season 14 • Episode 1
Skeletal remains in the basement of Ben Franklin's British residence may have been used for science.
Saturday, July 19
Ben Franklin's Bones
Season 14 • Episode 1
Skeletal remains in the basement of Ben Franklin's British residence may have been used for science.
Thursday, July 24
Bombing Auschwitz
Season 18 • Episode 2
The Allies consider bombing the Nazi prison camp in an effort to save lives in the future.
Friday, July 25
Bombing Auschwitz
Season 18 • Episode 2
The Allies consider bombing the Nazi prison camp in an effort to save lives in the future.
Saturday, July 26
Bombing Auschwitz
Season 18 • Episode 2
The Allies consider bombing the Nazi prison camp in an effort to save lives in the future.
Thursday, July 31
Jamestown's Dark Winter
Season 15 • Episode 2
An excavation of Jamestown, Va., reveals bones of a 14-year-old English girl.
Friday, August 1
Building Notre Dame
Season 18 • Episode 3
The construction of the Notre Dame de Paris, including architectural and technical challenges.
Saturday, August 2
Vampire Legend
Season 15 • Episode 1
Deviant burials dating back to medieval England may offer insight into myths about vampires.
News aboutSecrets of the Dead
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Preview
‘Secrets of the Dead’ Reveals the Ship that ‘Abandoned’ the Titanic
‘Secrets of the Dead: Viking Warrior Queen’ Rewrites Our Understanding of History
‘Building Notre Dame’ Examines Centuries-Long Construction of the Cathedral
Explore the Moral Dilemma of ‘Secrets of the Dead: Bombing Auschwitz’
PBS Uncovers a Monumental Find in ‘Secrets of the Dead: Galileo’s Moon’
Examine a Rare Mass Grave in ‘Secrets of the Dead: Egypt’s Darkest Hour’
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