Secrets of the Dead

Part detective story, part true-life drama, SECRETS OF THE DEAD unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events. Using the most up-to-date science in the laboratory and in the field, scientists and researchers examine the missing pieces of each puzzle, completing the picture of what had been merely an assemblage of suppositions.

Wed, Jan 14 10:00 P.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NHPBS (11.1)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Thu, Jan 15 2:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NHPBS (11.1)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Fri, Jan 16 4:00 P.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NHPBS (11.1)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Sat, Jan 17 2:00 P.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NH Explore (11.2)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Sun, Jan 18 2:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NHPBS (11.1)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Sun, Jan 18 5:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NH Explore (11.2)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Sun, Jan 18 9:00 P.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NH Explore (11.2)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Mon, Jan 19 1:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NH Explore (11.2)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Wed, Jan 21 10:00 P.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part Two     NHPBS (11.1)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Thu, Jan 22 2:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part Two     NHPBS (11.1)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Fri, Jan 23 3:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part Two     NHPBS (11.1)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Fri, Jan 23 4:00 P.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part Two     NHPBS (11.1)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Sat, Jan 24 2:00 P.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part Two     NH Explore (11.2)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Sun, Jan 25 2:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part Two     NHPBS (11.1)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Sun, Jan 25 5:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part Two     NH Explore (11.2)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Sun, Jan 25 9:00 P.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part Two     NH Explore (11.2)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Mon, Jan 26 1:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part Two     NH Explore (11.2)

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off Nazi-looted art.

Wed, Jan 28 10:00 P.M. Queens of Combat     NHPBS (11.1)

What if there were women hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome's fearsome gladiators A group of experts combine history, archaeology, and forensic investigation in a quest to prove women once fought alongside men in the arena.

Thu, Jan 29 2:00 A.M. Queens of Combat     NHPBS (11.1)

What if there were women hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome's fearsome gladiators A group of experts combine history, archaeology, and forensic investigation in a quest to prove women once fought alongside men in the arena.

Fri, Jan 30 4:00 P.M. Queens of Combat     NHPBS (11.1)

What if there were women hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome's fearsome gladiators A group of experts combine history, archaeology, and forensic investigation in a quest to prove women once fought alongside men in the arena.

Sat, Jan 31 2:00 P.M. Queens of Combat     NH Explore (11.2)

What if there were women hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome's fearsome gladiators A group of experts combine history, archaeology, and forensic investigation in a quest to prove women once fought alongside men in the arena.

Sun, Feb 1 2:00 A.M. Queens of Combat     NHPBS (11.1)

What if there were women hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome's fearsome gladiators A group of experts combine history, archaeology, and forensic investigation in a quest to prove women once fought alongside men in the arena.

Sun, Feb 1 5:00 A.M. Queens of Combat     NH Explore (11.2)

What if there were women hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome's fearsome gladiators A group of experts combine history, archaeology, and forensic investigation in a quest to prove women once fought alongside men in the arena.

Sun, Feb 1 9:00 P.M. Queens of Combat     NH Explore (11.2)

What if there were women hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome's fearsome gladiators A group of experts combine history, archaeology, and forensic investigation in a quest to prove women once fought alongside men in the arena.

Mon, Feb 2 2:00 A.M. Queens of Combat     NH Explore (11.2)

What if there were women hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome's fearsome gladiators A group of experts combine history, archaeology, and forensic investigation in a quest to prove women once fought alongside men in the arena.

Wed, Feb 4 10:00 P.M. The Quest for Camelot     NHPBS (11.1)

Professor Mark Horton seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history and locations, utilizing unseen primary sources and reconsideration of archaeological sites.

Thu, Feb 5 2:00 A.M. The Quest for Camelot     NHPBS (11.1)

Professor Mark Horton seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history and locations, utilizing unseen primary sources and reconsideration of archaeological sites.

Fri, Feb 6 3:00 A.M. The Quest for Camelot     NHPBS (11.1)

Professor Mark Horton seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history and locations, utilizing unseen primary sources and reconsideration of archaeological sites.

Fri, Feb 6 4:00 P.M. The Quest for Camelot     NHPBS (11.1)

Professor Mark Horton seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history and locations, utilizing unseen primary sources and reconsideration of archaeological sites.

Sat, Feb 7 2:00 P.M. The Quest for Camelot     NH Explore (11.2)

Professor Mark Horton seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history and locations, utilizing unseen primary sources and reconsideration of archaeological sites.

Sun, Feb 8 2:00 A.M. The Quest for Camelot     NHPBS (11.1)

Professor Mark Horton seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history and locations, utilizing unseen primary sources and reconsideration of archaeological sites.

Sun, Feb 8 5:00 A.M. The Quest for Camelot     NH Explore (11.2)

Professor Mark Horton seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history and locations, utilizing unseen primary sources and reconsideration of archaeological sites.

Sun, Feb 8 9:00 P.M. The Quest for Camelot     NH Explore (11.2)

Professor Mark Horton seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history and locations, utilizing unseen primary sources and reconsideration of archaeological sites.

Mon, Feb 9 2:00 A.M. The Quest for Camelot     NH Explore (11.2)

Professor Mark Horton seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history and locations, utilizing unseen primary sources and reconsideration of archaeological sites.

Wed, Feb 11 10:00 P.M. The Herculaneum Scrolls     NHPBS (11.1)

Uncover the groundbreaking science being used by computer scientist Brent Seales as he attempts to be the first person in nearly 2,000 years to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy.

Thu, Feb 12 2:00 A.M. The Herculaneum Scrolls     NHPBS (11.1)

Uncover the groundbreaking science being used by computer scientist Brent Seales as he attempts to be the first person in nearly 2,000 years to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy.

Fri, Feb 13 3:00 A.M. The Herculaneum Scrolls     NHPBS (11.1)

Uncover the groundbreaking science being used by computer scientist Brent Seales as he attempts to be the first person in nearly 2,000 years to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy.

Sat, Feb 14 2:00 P.M. The Herculaneum Scrolls     NH Explore (11.2)

Uncover the groundbreaking science being used by computer scientist Brent Seales as he attempts to be the first person in nearly 2,000 years to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy.

Sun, Feb 15 2:00 A.M. The Herculaneum Scrolls     NHPBS (11.1)

Uncover the groundbreaking science being used by computer scientist Brent Seales as he attempts to be the first person in nearly 2,000 years to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy.

Sun, Feb 15 5:00 A.M. The Herculaneum Scrolls     NH Explore (11.2)

Uncover the groundbreaking science being used by computer scientist Brent Seales as he attempts to be the first person in nearly 2,000 years to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy.

Sun, Feb 15 9:00 P.M. The Herculaneum Scrolls     NH Explore (11.2)

Uncover the groundbreaking science being used by computer scientist Brent Seales as he attempts to be the first person in nearly 2,000 years to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy.


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