Episode 1
Dogfight Over Guadalcanal
A pivotal moment in World War II, one of the most legendary and best documented dogfights in Air Force history is reconstructed.
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TV series
Secrets of the Dead
2000NR23 seasons6.4 / 10
Unearthing History
Part detective story, part true-life drama, long-running series explores some of the most iconic moments in history to debunk myths and shed new light on past events. Using the latest investigative techniques, forensic science and historical examination, it shatters accepted wisdom, challenges prevailing ideas, overturns existing hypotheses, spotlights forgotten mysteries, and ultimately rewrites history.
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Checked Jul 24, 2026
Secrets of the Dead is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand and YouTube TV in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, and Apple TV. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Synopsis
Part detective story, part true-life drama, long-running series explores some of the most iconic moments in history to debunk myths and shed new light on past events. Using the latest investigative techniques, forensic science and historical examination, it shatters accepted wisdom, challenges prevailing ideas, overturns existing hypotheses, spotlights forgotten mysteries, and ultimately rewrites history.
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Episode 2
Battle for the Bible
The story behind the creation of the King James Bible from mysterious and inaccessible Latin texts to a book for the common english speaking people.
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Episode 3
Herculaneum Uncovered
On August 24th, A.D. 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the city of Herculaneum. This program documents the archaeological re-discovery of that ancient, well preserved city on the Bay of Naples.
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Episode 4
Headless Romans
This documentary attempts to explain the mystery behind an unusual ancient burial site unearthed in England, and it's connection with a Roman Emperor.
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Episode 5
Irish Escape
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A plea is smuggled to a New York reporter from within Western Australia's Fremantle Prison. This letter launched an American whaler that stood its ground against an armed British steamer for freedom and independence. The whaler was the Catalpa, its captain was George Anthony and its human cargo consisted of six Irish political prisoners, who had suffered at the Fremantle prison for a decade.
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More about Secrets of the Dead
Cast
Liev SchreiberNarrator
Roy ScheiderNarratorGeorgi Markov
Ian KnightHimself - Historian
Tony PollardHimself - Archaeologist
Dr. Jeannine Davis-Kimballherself
Linnda R. Caporaelherself
Addison Bainhimself
Credits
- Written by
- Ken Chowder
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 123
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
PBSUnited States
ThirteenUnited States
Themes
archaeologyexaminationresearch
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