Secrets of the Dead
"Unearthing History"
Plot Summary
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 (24)
Season 1
5 episodes
Aired: 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
Aired: 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
Aired: 2001
Season 4
6 episodes
Aired: 2003
Season 5
5 episodes
Aired: 2005
Season 6
5 episodes
Aired: 2006
Season 7
2 episodes
Aired: 2008
Season 8
4 episodes
Aired: 2008
Season 9
6 episodes
Aired: 2009
Season 10
3 episodes
Aired: 2010
Season 11
3 episodes
Aired: 2011
Season 12
6 episodes
Aired: 2012
Season 13
7 episodes
Aired: 2013
Season 14
3 episodes
Aired: 2015
Season 15
5 episodes
Aired: 2015
Season 16
5 episodes
Aired: 2016
Season 17
7 episodes
Aired: 2018
Season 18
6 episodes
Aired: 2019
Season 19
6 episodes
Aired: 2021
Season 20
7 episodes
Aired: 2022
Season 21
6 episodes
Aired: 2023
Season 22
6 episodes
Aired: 2024
Season 23
6 episodes
Aired: 2025
Production
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