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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Secrets of the Dead premiered May 15, 2000. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

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Episode 1

Aztec Massacre

Apr 23, 2008

A recent archaeological discovery of more than 550 bodies near Mexico City suggests that the Aztecs were much more resistant to the Spanish Conquistadors than previously thought.

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Episode 2

Escape from Auschwitz

Apr 30, 2008finale

The story of Rudolph Vrba and Alfred Wetzler, two young Slovak Jews who escaped the Auschwitz death camp. They immediately wrote a detailed account of their experiences resulting in thousands of lives being saved.

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Cast

Liev SchreiberNarrator

Roy ScheiderNarrator

Georgi 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