Scanning the Pyramids

Preview | Eiffel’s Race to the Top
S21 Ep1 | 32s
Air Date: 10/25/23

Discover the untold story of Paris’ most famous landmark and the race to top 1,000 feet.

Gustave Eiffel’s Credentials
S21 Ep1 | 1m 34s
Air Date: 10/25/23

Gustave Eiffel had a lengthy résumé before he built his namesake tower.

A Revolutionary Use of Iron
S21 Ep1 | 1m 26s
Air Date: 10/25/23

Eiffel’s use of iron to build his tower represented a radical architectural shift.

Preview | Death in Britannia
S21 Ep2 | 32s
Air Date: 11/01/23

Uncover the only evidence of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain.

Identifying Biological Sex from Skeletal Remains
S21 Ep2 | 2m 7s
Air Date: 11/01/23

Two experts conduct a virtual autopsy on skeletal remains from Roman Britain.

Competing Theories for Nail Found in Heel Bone
S21 Ep2 | 1m 2s
Air Date: 11/01/23

An osteoarcheologist explores possible explanations for a nail found through a heel bone.

Preview | The Princes in the Tower
S21 Ep3 | 32s
Air Date: 11/22/23

Find out if the 15th-century murder of two princes in the Tower of London can be solved.

Who Were the Princes in the Tower?
S21 Ep3 | 1m 50s
Air Date: 11/22/23

Legend has it, King Richard III had his two nephews killed at the Tower of London in 1483.

The Imposter, Lambert Simnel
S21 Ep3 | 1m 44s
Air Date: 11/22/23

The official record states the boy crowned King Edward in 1487 was actually an imposter.

Preview | Archaeology at Althorp
S20 Ep1 | 32s
Air Date: 10/09/22 | Rating: TV-PG

Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.

Evidence of the Iron Age Emerges at Althorp
S20 Ep1 | 2m 15s
Air Date: 10/09/22

Fragments of manmade artifacts found at Althorp may point to an Iron Age settlement.

Preview | Last Days of Pompeii
S20 Ep2 | 32s
Air Date: 10/19/22

Explore the last days in Pompeii, before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius 2,000 years ago.

Ancient Pompeii’s Modern Solution to Traffic Jams
S20 Ep2 | 2m 7s
Air Date: 10/19/22

Professor Eric Poehler examines the ancient streets of Pompeii.

Preview | Decoding Hieroglyphics
S20 Ep3 | 32s
Air Date: 11/02/22 | Rating: TV-PG

Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.

Understanding Ancient Artists through ‘Handwriting’ Analysis
S20 Ep3 | 1m 41s
Air Date: 11/02/22

Analyzing the style and shape of hieroglyphs can shed light on the ancient artists' lives.

Preview | Hidden in the Amazon
S20 Ep4 | 32s
Air Date: 11/09/22 | Rating: TV-PG

New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.

Wasps Surround Oldest Traces of Human Settlement in Amazonia
S20 Ep4 | 2m 5s
Air Date: 11/09/22

Archaeologist Edithe Pereira analyzes prehistoric wall paintings — careful to avoid wasps!

Preview | The Sunken Basilica
S20 Ep5 | 32s
Air Date: 10/11/23

Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.

An Underwater Dive to see the Sunken Basilica Up Close
S20 Ep5 | 1m 28s
Air Date: 10/11/23

Scientists explore the underwater ruins of a 4th-century basilica.

3D Modeling Brings a 4th-Century Basilica Back to Life
S20 Ep5 | 1m 39s
Air Date: 10/11/23

After excavating its remains, scientists see what the Iznik basilica may have looked like.

Preview | Jurassic Fortunes
S20 Ep6 | 32s
Air Date: 10/18/23

Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.

Selling the Largest Triceratops Ever Found
S20 Ep6 | 2m 23s
Air Date: 10/18/23

The original buyer and seller of “Big John” discuss their feelings about the sale.

A Collector Shows Off His Dinosaurs
S20 Ep6 | 1m 58s
Air Date: 10/18/23

A collector talks his love of dinosaurs and shows off the displays in his home.

Fall 2021 Series Sell
32s
Air Date: 10/18/21

Secrets of the Dead Returns with Six New Episodes, Wednesdays, October 20 – November 24.

Magellan’s Crossing Preview
S19 Ep1 | 32s
Air Date: 10/20/21

Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.

Magellan’s Unexpected Journey around the Globe
S19 Ep1 | 2m 31s
Air Date: 10/20/21

The expedition to the Spice Islands becomes an unexpectedly long trip for Magellan’s crew.

Misgendered Skeleton Changes Views on Prehistoric Women
S19 Ep2 | 2m 24s
Air Date: 10/27/21

A 1995 discovery alters perceptions of gender roles in the Paleolithic Era.

Lady Sapiens Preview
S19 Ep2 | 32s
Air Date: 10/27/21

The latest research from across the globe sheds new light on our ancient foremothers.

Preview | The First Circle of Stonehenge
S19 Ep3 | 32s
Air Date: 11/03/21

New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.

Modern Geotechnology ‘Fingerprints’ Stonehenge’s Bluestones
S19 Ep3 | 2m 28s
Air Date: 11/03/21

Modern geotechnology tools reveal Stonehenge's Bluestones came from Wales' Preseli Hills.

Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws Preview
S19 Ep4 | 32s
Air Date: 11/10/21

A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.

Recently Discovered Letter Anticipates Hindenburg Problems
S19 Ep4 | 2m 13s
Air Date: 11/10/21

A newly discovered letter reveals Cpt. Lehmann knew of the Hindenburg's damaged gas bag.

Preview | A Samurai in the Vatican
S19 Ep5 | 32s
Air Date: 11/17/21

In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route.

A Samurai’s Christening Affects Global Trade Routes
S19 Ep5 | 2m 52s
Air Date: 11/17/21

On his diplomatic mission to Europe, samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga converts to Christianity.

Preview | The Caravaggio Heist
S19 Ep6 | 32s
Air Date: 11/24/21

Fr. Marius Zerafa risks his life to recover a Caravaggio masterpiece stolen in 1984.

Plotting to Recover a Stolen Caravaggio
S19 Ep6 | 3m 1s
Air Date: 11/24/21

Fr. Zerafa and Maltese law enforcement work together to recover a Caravaggio painting.

Galileo’s Moon
S18 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 07/02/19

Join experts as they examine an alleged proof copy of Galileo’s “Sidereus Nuncius.”

The Center of the Universe
S18 Ep1 | 3m 46s
Air Date: 07/02/19

Galileo challenged the widely-accepted belief that the universe revolved around the earth.

Forgery 101
S18 Ep1 | 3m 24s
Air Date: 07/02/19

Experts explain how a fake Sidereus Nuncius made its way into infamy.

Bombing Auschwitz
S18 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 01/21/20

Would an Allied attack on Auschwitz have stopped future atrocities?

Bombing Auschwitz 75th Anniversary Preview
S18 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 01/21/20

Would an Allied attack on Auschwitz have stopped future atrocities?

The “Dark Heart” of Auschwitz-Birkenau
S18 Ep2 | 1m 55s
Air Date: 01/21/20

Two Auschwitz escapees give testimonies that expose the truth of Nazi concentration camps.

The Great Moral Dilemma of the 20th Century
S18 Ep2 | 2m 52s
Air Date: 01/21/20

The Auschwitz Protocol reaches U.S. officials with a demand to bomb the camp.

Pehle and The Post
S18 Ep2 | 2m 21s
Air Date: 01/21/20

The Washington Post publishes a story on Auschwitz with "genocide" in the headline.

Preview | Building Notre Dame
S18 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 04/28/20

Follow an in-depth investigation into the centuries-long construction of Notre Dame.

Why Notre Dame’s Gargoyles Are More Than Art
S18 Ep3 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 04/28/20

While most people assume they are merely decorative works of art...

Preview: Viking Warrior Queen
S18 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 07/07/20

Join archaeologists examining the history-changing DNA of a female Viking warrior.

The Warrior Behind the Weapons
S18 Ep4 | 2m 19s
Air Date: 07/07/20

Learn more about the warrior who used these weapons.

The Cultural Bias Behind This Warrior’s Grave
S18 Ep4 | 1m 21s
Air Date: 07/07/20

Archaeologist Neil Price breaks down the cultural bias behind this warrior's grave.

Gangster’s Gold Preview
S18 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 11/18/20

Join treasure hunters searching for the lost treasure of gangster Dutch Schultz.

Meet the Last Living Member of Dutch Schultz’s Gang
S18 Ep5 | 2m 13s
Air Date: 11/18/20

Former gangster Stanley Grauso shares a vital piece of mob history.

Explore Dutch Schultz’s Bootlegger Tunnel
S18 Ep5 | 1m 55s
Air Date: 11/18/20

An archivist takes us through Dutch Schultz's rumored bootlegger tunnel.

The End of The Romans Preview
S18 Ep6 | 32s
Air Date: 10/26/22 | Rating: TV-PG

What if climate change and pandemics caused of the decline of the Roman Empire?

Tooth Samples Reveal Scope of Justinianic Plague
S18 Ep6 | 1m 43s
Air Date: 10/26/22

Scientists find signs of plague in tooth samples dating to the Late Roman Empire.

Preview | Scanning the Pyramids
S17 Ep1 | 36s
Air Date: 01/24/18

Solve a 4,500-year-old mystery with Secrets of the Dead, Scanning the Pyramids.

Muography Helps Scientists See Inside the Great Pyramid
S17 Ep1 | 1m 39s
Air Date: 01/24/18

Scientists use muography to create an internal scan of the Great Pyramid.

A Peek at the New Discoveries Inside the Great Pyramid
S17 Ep1 | 2m 16s
Air Date: 01/24/18

The team uses AR technology to see what the voids inside the Great Pyramid might look like

Hannibal in the Alps Preview
S17 Ep2 | 40s
Air Date: 04/10/18

Secrets of the Dead: Hannibal in the Alps Premiered Tuesday, April 10 at 8-9 p.m. on PBS

How Hannibal’s Elephants Crossed the Alps
S17 Ep2 | 2m 58s
Air Date: 04/10/18

How did Hannibal's war elephants cross the Alps?

Training Hannibal’s Military Horses
S17 Ep2 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 04/10/18

Uncover the mystery of how Hannibal crossed the near-impregnable Alps to attack Rome.

An Attack in the Gorge
S17 Ep2 | 1m 47s
Air Date: 04/10/18

Uncover the mystery of how Hannibal crossed the near-impregnable Alps to attack Rome.

Preview | King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom
S17 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 03/27/19

Uncover new evidence suggesting the legend of King Arthur began in a Dark Ages trading vil

Archaeologists Discover a Look into the Dark Ages
S17 Ep3 | 2m 2s
Air Date: 03/27/19

Archaeologists unearth a stone containing an inscription in Roman Latin and local dialect

The Origin of King Arthur
S17 Ep3 | 1m 51s
Air Date: 03/27/19

Professor Roberts and manuscript curator Julian Harrison discover the beginning of Arthur.

Preview | Egypt’s Darkest Hour
S17 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 04/03/19

Follow archaeologists examining a rare mass grave from the collapse of ancient Egypt.

Sacred Crocodile Mummies Reveal the Climate of Ancient Egypt
S17 Ep4 | 3m
Air Date: 04/03/19

Salima Ikram travels to Kom Ombo temple where ancient Egyptians worshipped crocodile gods.

Preview | World War Speed
S17 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 06/25/19

Follow historian James Holland as he unearths the truth about amphetamine use in World War

Speed, Submarines, and Espionage
S17 Ep5 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 06/25/19

The German navy used speed in the form of chewing gum to stay awake for more than 48 hours

Blitzkrieg on Speed
S17 Ep5 | 3m 17s
Air Date: 06/25/19

Historian James Holland and his team attempt to walk 22 miles wearing full WWII regalia.

Abandoning the Titanic Preview
S17 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 11/04/20

Learn about the captain of a “mystery ship” who turned away from the "unsinkable" Titanic.

The Lookouts Spot the Iceberg
S17 Ep6 | 1m 23s
Air Date: 11/04/20

Experts explain the protocol Titanic crew would have followed upon sighting an iceberg.

Meet Capt. Stanley Lord
S17 Ep6 | 1m 38s
Air Date: 11/04/20

Learn about the captain of the SS Californian and what he was up against.

New York City’s First Free Black Communities: Weeksville
5m 1s
Air Date: 10/03/18

A closer look at the history and legacy of Weeksville, Brooklyn.

New York City’s First Free Black Communities: Newtown
4m 5s
Air Date: 10/03/18

A closer look at the history and legacy of Newtown, Queens.

New York City’s First Free Black Communities: Seneca Village
5m 30s
Air Date: 10/16/18

A closer look at the history and legacy of Seneca Village, Manhattan

Preview | After Stonehenge
S16 Ep1 | 33s
Air Date: 10/26/16 | Rating: NR

After Stonehenge Reaches Back 3,000 Years to Uncover Life in Bronze Age Britain

Excavation of the Must Farm, the ‘British Pompeii’
S16 Ep1 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 10/26/16 | Rating: NR

British experts join the excavation to uncover the secrets of the British Pompeii

Discovery of the Bronze Age Boats
S16 Ep1 | 3m 38s
Air Date: 10/26/16 | Rating: NR

The discovery of log boats suggests the villagers at the Must Farm were travelers.

Development of Bronze Age Swords
S16 Ep1 | 3m 6s
Air Date: 10/26/16 | Rating: NR

The expert swordsman demonstrate the sword making process of the Bronze Age

Preview | Van Gogh’s Ear
S16 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 12/14/16 | Rating: NR

What did Van Gogh really do on the night of December 23, 1888, in the town of Arles?

Why did Vincent van Gogh cut his ear?
S16 Ep2 | 3m 40s
Air Date: 12/14/16 | Rating: NR

Did he cut off his whole ear?

Who was Vincent van Gogh?
S16 Ep2 | 3m 8s
Air Date: 12/14/16 | Rating: NR

Who was Vincent van Gogh? How did his career as an artist start?

The Sunflowers and Paul Gauguin
S16 Ep2 | 3m 18s
Air Date: 12/14/16 | Rating: NR

Paul Gauguin took up residence at the Yellow House.

The Yellow House
S16 Ep2 | 2m 54s
Air Date: 12/14/16 | Rating: NR

Vincent began to paint obsessively at the Yellow House.

Preview | Nero’s Sunken City
S16 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 03/29/17 | Rating: NR

What made Baiae such a special place?

What Happened at Baiae, Stayed at Baiae
S16 Ep3 | 3m 17s
Air Date: 03/29/17 | Rating: NR

Baiae was a resort where the Roman elites could let their hair down.

Baian Seafood Casserole and Oyster Farming in Baiae
S16 Ep3 | 2m 52s
Air Date: 03/29/17 | Rating: NR

Shellfish farming was an industry as far back as the Roman times.

Nero’s Banquets in Baiae
S16 Ep3 | 3m 31s
Air Date: 03/29/17 | Rating: NR

Nero spent a fortune on indulgent banquets in Baiae.

Preview | Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science
S16 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 04/05/17 | Rating: NR

Uncover new evidence tracing many of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions to other scientists.

Did Leonardo Really Invent the Parachute?
S16 Ep4 | 4m 12s
Air Date: 04/05/17 | Rating: NR

The parachute is one of many inventions attributed to Leonardo but he did not invent it.

Leonardo’s Anatomical Drawings
S16 Ep4 | 3m 19s
Air Date: 04/05/17 | Rating: NR

Leonardo’s first dissections were in search of the soul.

The Vitruvian Man
S16 Ep4 | 3m 1s
Air Date: 04/05/17 | Rating: NR

The “Vitruvian Man,” which Leonardo drew in about 1490, seems to summarize all of his work

Preview | The Woman in the Iron Coffin
S16 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 10/03/18

Uncover the story of early America’s free Black communities via 150-year-old human remains

This Virtual Autopsy Reveals a Surprising Discovery
S16 Ep5 | 3m 31s
Air Date: 10/01/18

Diagnostic imaging experts conduct a virtual autopsy and are stunned by the results.

Forensic Reconstruction Reveals a Face from History
S16 Ep5 | 2m 44s
Air Date: 10/03/18

Forensic imaging specialist uses facial reconstruction software to see a face from history

A History of St. Marks AME Church in Queens
S16 Ep5 | 2m 59s
Air Date: 10/03/18

The history of St. Marks AME Church in Queens, NY reveals some 160-year old insight.

African American History in New York City
S16 Ep5 | 3m 14s
Air Date: 10/03/18

African American communities in New York City had long and tumultuous histories.

Preview | The Nero Files
S16 Ep6 | 36s
Air Date: 02/20/19

Take a look at the life of Nero and find out what history may have gotten wrong about him.

Did Nero Try To Murder His Own Mother?
S16 Ep6 | 3m 12s
Air Date: 02/20/19

Records of Nero's reign portray him as a monster who orchestrated his own mother's death.

Did Nero Poison Britannicus for the Throne?
S16 Ep6 | 3m 21s
Air Date: 02/20/19

Science may disprove the story of how Nero poisoned his stepbrother for the throne.

Vampire Legend: Preview
S15 Ep1 | 38s
Air Date: 10/27/15 | Rating: NR

Follow scientists as they uncover the true origins of modern vampire lore.

John Blair Discusses ‘The Life and Miracles of St. Modwenna’
S15 Ep1 | 2m 29s
Air Date: 10/27/15 | Rating: NR

Professor John Blair discusses The Life and Miracles of Saint Modwenna

Bram Stoker’s Notes and Research for Dracula
S15 Ep1 | 3m 19s
Air Date: 10/27/15 | Rating: NR

Take a look at the research Bram Stoker undertook as he shaped his character.

Vampire-Slaying Ritual in Romania
S15 Ep1 | 3m 5s
Air Date: 10/27/15 | Rating: NR

In 2004, a group of villagers has performed a vampire-slaying ritual in Romania.

Preview | The Alcatraz Escape
S15 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 03/29/16 | Rating: NR

Scientists investigate whether surviving an escape from Alcatraz prison was possible.

The June 1962 Alcatraz Escape
S15 Ep2 | 3m 3s
Air Date: 03/29/16 | Rating: NR

What happened on the night of June 11, 1962 on Alcatraz Island?

The SF Bay Model Shows the Escapees Could Have Survived
S15 Ep2 | 4m 33s
Air Date: 03/29/16 | Rating: NR

The Dutch scientists visit the physical model of the San Francisco Bay and delta system.

Preview | Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb
S15 Ep3 | 38s
Air Date: 05/17/16 | Rating: NR

Discover whether an amateur archaeologist’s theory leads to the lost tomb of Cleopatra.

Kathleen Martinez’s Quest to Find Cleopatra’s Tomb in Egypt
S15 Ep3 | 3m 22s
Air Date: 05/17/16 | Rating: NR

Could Taposiris Magna be the site of Cleopatra’s lost tomb?

The Foundation Deposits Discovered at Taposiris Magna
S15 Ep3 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 05/17/16 | Rating: NR

Kathleen Martinez discovered the foundation deposits at the temple of TapOsiris Magna.

Who Was the Real Cleopatra?
S15 Ep3 | 1m 50s
Air Date: 05/17/16 | Rating: NR

What people know about Cleopatra is what we have seen in the movies.

Preview | Teotihuacán’s Lost Kings
S15 Ep4 | 35s
Air Date: 05/24/16 | Rating: NR

Follow scientists as they explore tombs beneath Teotihuacán for clues to a lost culture.

Teotihuacán, the City of the Gods
S15 Ep4 | 2m 2s
Air Date: 05/24/16 | Rating: NR

Who built the ancient abandoned city Teotihuacan, the City of the Gods?

The Tunnel Below the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent
S15 Ep4 | 3m 52s
Air Date: 05/24/16 | Rating: NR

Archaeologists explore the tunnel below the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent

Where Did the Ancient Teotihuacános Come From?
S15 Ep4 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 05/24/16 | Rating: NR

Archaeologists examine the bones found at Teotihuacan to find out where tens of thousa

Preview | Graveyard of the Giant Beasts
S15 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 11/02/16 | Rating: NR

Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator

Which Giant Animal Was the Apex Predator?
S15 Ep5 | 1m 33s
Air Date: 11/02/16 | Rating: NR

Follow scientists trying to determine which giant animal was the apex predator

Discovery of the Giant Snake, Titanoboa
S15 Ep5 | 3m 39s
Air Date: 11/02/16 | Rating: NR

Experts examined the bones of a giant snake they discovered at the Cerrejón mine.

Bite Force of the Cerrejón Crocodile
S15 Ep5 | 3m 3s
Air Date: 11/02/16 | Rating: NR

Scientists estimate the power of the Cerrejón crocodile's monstrous bite

Ben Franklin’s Bones: Preview
S14 Ep1 | 38s
Air Date: 01/28/15 | Rating: NR

Could Benjamin Franklin have been responsible in some way for the bones in the basement?

The Rise of the Body Snatchers
S14 Ep1 | 2m 37s
Air Date: 01/28/15 | Rating: NR

Watch how the shortage of human cadavers turned anatomists to the criminal underworld.

Ben Franklin’s Scientific Achievements
S14 Ep1 | 3m 23s
Air Date: 01/28/15 | Rating: NR

Franklin was curious about the world and he operated in it as a gentlemanly scientist.

William Hewson’s Experiments and the Craven Street Bones
S14 Ep1 | 2m 21s
Air Date: 01/28/15 | Rating: NR

Are the bones at Craven Street connected to William Hewson?

JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness
S14 Ep2 | 35s
Air Date: 08/04/15 | Rating: NR

In many ways, President Lyndon B. Johnson was the most unlikely champion of Civil Rights.

The Real Trojan Horse: Preview
S14 Ep3 | 39s
Air Date: 10/13/15 | Rating: NR

Uncover evidence that could explain how ancient Greeks got inside the walls of Troy.

Did the city of Troy exist?
S14 Ep3 | 3m 14s
Air Date: 10/13/15 | Rating: NR

Homer's poems say that Troy stood by the Aegean sea.

Horses and Troy
S14 Ep3 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 10/13/15 | Rating: NR

The Trojans were traders and they were particularly famous for one commodity: horses.

Jamestown’s Dark Winter: Preview
S14 Ep4 | 38s
Air Date: 11/24/15 | Rating: NR

Uncoverr the truth about the first permanent English colony in the New World

The struggles of Jamestown in the early 1600s
S14 Ep4 | 3m 1s
Air Date: 11/24/15 | Rating: NR

In the summer of 1609, a fleet of English ships sails across the Atlantic for Jamestown.

Dark rumors surrounding Jamestown
S14 Ep4 | 3m 29s
Air Date: 11/24/15 | Rating: NR

Could the marks of the bones be evidence of cannibalism?

One PM Central Standard Time – Preview
S13 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 11/13/13 | Rating: NR

Secrets of the Dead chronicles minute-by-minute the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

JFK: One PM Central Standard Time – Preview
S13 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 11/13/13 | Rating: NR

Premieres Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

The Lost Diary of Dr. Livingstone Preview
S13 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 03/26/14 | Rating: NR

First time in 140 years the content of Livingstone’s diary is revealed

Dr. Livingstone Discovers & Names Victoria Falls
S13 Ep2 | 2m
Air Date: 03/26/14 | Rating: NR

Dr. Livingstone Discovers & Names Victoria Falls

Dr. Livingstone Concocts “Rousers” to Fight Malaria
S13 Ep2 | 2m 34s
Air Date: 03/26/14 | Rating: NR

Dr. Livingstone Concocts "Rousers" to Fight Malaria

Carthage’s Lost Warriors Preview
S13 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 04/02/14 | Rating: NR

Learn if Carthaginians fleeing the conquering Romans may have taken refuge in S. America.

Kuelap, the giant fortress built by the Chachapoya
S13 Ep3 | 2m 48s
Air Date: 04/02/14 | Rating: NR

Could the Celts and Carthaginians have made it as far Kuelap?

The petroglyphs on Pedra do Ingá
S13 Ep3 | 2m 10s
Air Date: 04/02/14 | Rating: NR

Examining the petroglyphs on the Rock of the Ingá

Preview | The Lost Gardens of Babylon
S13 Ep4 | 43s
Air Date: 05/06/14 | Rating: NR

See what the Hanging Gardens of Babylon looked like and how they were constructed.

Who Built Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
S13 Ep4 | 3m 12s
Air Date: 05/06/14 | Rating: NR

Who Built Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Deciphering Ancient Cuneiform Text

Archimedes’ Screw & the Date Tree of Babylon
S13 Ep4 | 2m 8s
Air Date: 05/06/14 | Rating: NR

Archimedes is known for inventing a device that efficiently raised water for irrigation.

Preview | The Mona Lisa Mystery
S13 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 07/09/14 | Rating: NR

The Mona Lisa Mystery

Theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre
S13 Ep5 | 1m 45s
Air Date: 07/09/14 | Rating: NR

In the summer of 1911, the Mona Lisa portrait was stolen from The Louvre Museum.

What Is the Isleworth Mona Lisa?
S13 Ep5 | 4m 13s
Air Date: 07/09/14 | Rating: NR

Could the Isleworth Mona Lisa be a forgery or an unfinished da Vinci masterpiece?

Resurrecting Richard III Preview
S13 Ep6 | 43s
Air Date: 09/24/14 | Rating: NR

Scientist test the hunchbacked bones of King Richard III

Richard’s Body Double
S13 Ep6 | 3m 39s
Air Date: 09/24/14 | Rating: NR

The team studying Richard the Third now has someone who can serve as his body double.

Did Richard III Maintain a Healthy Diet from Birth to Death?
S13 Ep6 | 2m 20s
Air Date: 09/24/14 | Rating: NR

The scientists create a complete profile of Richard’s diet over the course of his life.

Preview | The Man Who Saved the World
S12 Ep1 | 31s
Air Date: 10/23/12 | Rating: NR

Airs Tuesday, October 9, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Preview | Bugging Hitler’s Soldiers
S12 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 05/01/13 | Rating: NR

Preview of Bugging Hitler's Soldiers

Preview | Death on the Railroad
S12 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 05/08/13 | Rating: NR

Premieres Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Preview | Caveman Cold Case
S12 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 05/15/13 | Rating: NR

Watch the preview of Caveman Cold Case

Cavemen Cold Case – Preview
S12 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 05/15/13 | Rating: NR

Premieres Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Ultimate Tut – Preview
S12 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 07/10/13 | Rating: NR

The documentary answers the persisting questions surrounding Tutankhamun.

Bones of the Buddha – Preview
S12 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 07/23/13 | Rating: NR

Uncover the mystery surrounding one of archeology’s most amazing finds

Preview | Lost Ships of Rome
S11 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 11/17/10 | Rating: NR

Airs Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check local listings

Lost in the Amazon
S11 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 04/20/11 | Rating: NR

What happened to famed adventurer Col. Percy Fawcett?

Preview | China’s Terracotta Warriors
S11 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 05/04/11 | Rating: NR

Airs Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Preview | World’s Biggest Bomb
S11 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 05/17/11 | Rating: NR

Airs Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Preview | Churchill’s Deadly Decision
S10 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 05/12/10 | Rating: NR

Airs Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Preview | Deadliest Battle
S10 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 05/19/10 | Rating: NR

Airs Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Preview | The Silver Pharaoh
S10 Ep3 | 31s
Air Date: 11/03/10 | Rating: NR

The tomb of Psusennes I is one of the most spectacular ancient Egyptian treasures.

Preview | Slave Ship Mutiny
S10 Ep4 | 31s
Air Date: 11/10/10 | Rating: NR

Find out how the Slave Ship Meermin began its ill-fated voyage.

Go Behind the Scenes of Slave Ship Mutiny
S10 Ep4 | 30m 2s
Air Date: 11/09/10 | Rating: NR

See what it was like to bring this story to life with special behind-the-scenes footage.

Preview | Michelangelo Revealed
S9 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 05/13/09 | Rating: NR

Airs Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Preview | The Airmen and the Headhunters
S9 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 11/11/09 | Rating: NR

Airs Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Preview | Mumbai Massacre
S9 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 11/25/09 | Rating: NR

Airs Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Japanese SuperSub – Preview
S9 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 05/05/10 | Rating: NR

Discover Japan's superior submarine technology

“Doping for Gold” – Preview
S8 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 05/07/08 | Rating: NR

Through personal stories, DOPING FOR GOLD unveils the price female athletes paid to bring

Preview | Sinking Atlantis
S8 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 05/14/08 | Rating: NR

Airs Monday, January 30, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Preview | Executed in Error
S8 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 10/01/08 | Rating: NR

Airs Wednesday, June 26, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Preview | Blackbeard’s Lost Ship
S8 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 04/22/09 | Rating: NR

The truth of the sinking of the Queen Anne's Revenge, flagship of the infamous Blackbeard.

Aztec Massacre – Preview
S7 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 04/23/08 | Rating: NR

Airs Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Headless Romans
S6 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 05/09/07 | Rating: NR

The unearthing of an ancient burial site in England leads to new discoveries.

Why Slaves Escaped to Florida for Asylum
1m 55s
Air Date: 12/01/17

Watch a team of experts reveal colonial America’s Spanish roots.

The First Thanksgiving Was Actually in St. Augustine
1m 45s
Air Date: 12/26/17

The first true Thanksgiving took place in St. Augustine, Florida

Andrew Turnbull: The Most Reviled Man in Colonial Florida
6m 14s
Air Date: 12/26/17

Indentured servants escape from an infamous Florida plantation owner.

The True Story Behind the Guale Uprising
4m 38s
Air Date: 12/26/17

Guale natives revolt against Christian missionaries.

Spanish and French Battle for Florida Fortress
1m 40s
Air Date: 12/26/17

French Settlers Attempt Revenge over Spanish Fort Takeover

Preview | Secrets of Spanish Florida
30s
Air Date: 12/26/17

A team of experts reveal colonial America’s Spanish roots