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Secrets of the Dead

Season 6 2006 - 2007
NR

  • 2006-11-08T20:00:00Z on PBS
  • 56m
  • 4h 39m (5 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary, Mystery
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.

5 episodes

Season Premiere

2006-11-08T20:00:00Z

6x01 Dogfight Over Guadalcanal

Season Premiere

6x01 Dogfight Over Guadalcanal

  • 2006-11-08T20:00:00Z56m

A pivotal moment in World War II, one of the most legendary and best documented dogfights in Air Force history is reconstructed.

2007-04-25T19:00:00Z

6x02 Battle for the Bible

6x02 Battle for the Bible

  • 2007-04-25T19:00:00Z56m

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.

2007-05-02T19:00:00Z

6x03 Herculaneum Uncovered

6x03 Herculaneum Uncovered

  • 2007-05-02T19:00:00Z56m

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.

2007-05-09T19:00:00Z

6x04 Headless Romans

6x04 Headless Romans

  • 2007-05-09T19:00:00Z56m

This documentary attempts to explain the mystery behind an unusual ancient burial site unearthed in England, and it's connection with a Roman Emperor.

Season Finale

2007-05-16T19:00:00Z

6x05 Irish Escape

Season Finale

6x05 Irish Escape

  • 2007-05-16T19:00:00Z55m

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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