Series

Secrets of the Dead

Unearthing History

6.4200023 seasons · 123 episodesOngoing

Overview

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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Seasons

Season 1
5 episodes · 2000
The first season of the PBS "Secrets of the Dead" are versions of the UK (Channel 4) documentary series of the same name. The episodes in this season were reworked (re-edited, re-branded, and re-narrated by Roy Scheider) from the UK episodes. The episodes were originally available on VHS as a season set and individually.
Season 2
6 episodes · 2001
These six episodes of this PBS documentary series are adapted from the UK series of the same name, but are re-edited, re-branded, and re-narrated by Liev Schreiber.
Season 3
6 episodes · 2001
Season 4
6 episodes · 2003
Season 5
5 episodes · 2005
Season 6
5 episodes · 2006
Season 7
2 episodes · 2008
Season 8
4 episodes · 2008
Season 9
6 episodes · 2009
Season 10
3 episodes · 2010
Season 11
3 episodes · 2011
Season 12
6 episodes · 2012
Season 13
7 episodes · 2013
Season 14
3 episodes · 2015
Season 15
5 episodes · 2015
Season 16
5 episodes · 2016
Season 17
7 episodes · 2018
Season 18
6 episodes · 2019
Season 19
6 episodes · 2021
Season 20
7 episodes · 2022
Season 21
6 episodes · 2023
Season 22
10 episodes · 2024
Season 23
4 episodes · 2025