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.

Tue, Oct 7 9:00 P.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery     NH World (11.3)

A recent discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos tells the story of the Khmer Empire and may point to a lost city of immense power and wealth older than the megacity of Angkor.

Wed, Oct 8 2:00 A.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery     NH World (11.3)

A recent discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos tells the story of the Khmer Empire and may point to a lost city of immense power and wealth older than the megacity of Angkor.

Wed, Oct 8 10:00 A.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery     NH World (11.3)

A recent discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos tells the story of the Khmer Empire and may point to a lost city of immense power and wealth older than the megacity of Angkor.

Wed, Oct 8 10:00 P.M. The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum     NHPBS (11.1)

The Colosseum was the jewel of Ancient Rome, wowing vast crowds with its extraordinary spectacles and exhibiting Rome's immense wealth.

Thu, Oct 9 2:00 A.M. The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum     NHPBS (11.1)

The Colosseum was the jewel of Ancient Rome, wowing vast crowds with its extraordinary spectacles and exhibiting Rome's immense wealth.

Fri, Oct 10 3:00 A.M. The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum     NHPBS (11.1)

The Colosseum was the jewel of Ancient Rome, wowing vast crowds with its extraordinary spectacles and exhibiting Rome's immense wealth.

Sat, Oct 11 5:00 A.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery     NH World (11.3)

A recent discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos tells the story of the Khmer Empire and may point to a lost city of immense power and wealth older than the megacity of Angkor.

Sun, Oct 12 2:00 A.M. The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum     NHPBS (11.1)

The Colosseum was the jewel of Ancient Rome, wowing vast crowds with its extraordinary spectacles and exhibiting Rome's immense wealth.

Sun, Oct 12 10:00 P.M. The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum     NH Explore (11.2)

The Colosseum was the jewel of Ancient Rome, wowing vast crowds with its extraordinary spectacles and exhibiting Rome's immense wealth.

Mon, Oct 13 2:00 A.M. The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum     NH Explore (11.2)

The Colosseum was the jewel of Ancient Rome, wowing vast crowds with its extraordinary spectacles and exhibiting Rome's immense wealth.

Tue, Oct 14 5:00 A.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery     NH World (11.3)

A recent discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos tells the story of the Khmer Empire and may point to a lost city of immense power and wealth older than the megacity of Angkor.

Tue, Oct 14 11:00 A.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery     NH World (11.3)

A recent discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos tells the story of the Khmer Empire and may point to a lost city of immense power and wealth older than the megacity of Angkor.

Tue, Oct 14 8:00 P.M. The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum     NH World (11.3)

Tue, Oct 14 9:00 P.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold     NH World (11.3)

The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos leads to ancient sites of worship from the early days of the Khmer Empire.

Wed, Oct 15 1:00 A.M. The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum     NH World (11.3)

Wed, Oct 15 2:00 A.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold     NH World (11.3)

The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos leads to ancient sites of worship from the early days of the Khmer Empire.

Wed, Oct 15 9:00 A.M. The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum     NH World (11.3)

Wed, Oct 15 10:00 A.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold     NH World (11.3)

The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos leads to ancient sites of worship from the early days of the Khmer Empire.

Wed, Oct 15 1:00 P.M. Nero's Sunken City     NH Explore (11.2)

Baiae... An escape for ancient Rome's powerful elite, the Las Vegas of its day.

Wed, Oct 15 2:00 P.M. Hannibal in the Alps     NH Explore (11.2)

Follow a team of experts as they solve the enduring mystery of exactly where Hannibal and his troops crossed the Alps to launch a surprise attack on Rome.

Wed, Oct 15 10:00 P.M. Cleopatra's Last Temple     NHPBS (11.1)

A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

Thu, Oct 16 2:00 A.M. Cleopatra's Last Temple     NHPBS (11.1)

A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

Fri, Oct 17 3:00 A.M. Cleopatra's Last Temple     NHPBS (11.1)

A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

Fri, Oct 17 4:00 P.M. Cleopatra's Last Temple     NHPBS (11.1)

A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

Sat, Oct 18 5:00 A.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold     NH World (11.3)

The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos leads to ancient sites of worship from the early days of the Khmer Empire.

Sun, Oct 19 2:00 A.M. Cleopatra's Last Temple     NHPBS (11.1)

A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

Sun, Oct 19 10:00 P.M. Cleopatra's Last Temple     NH Explore (11.2)

A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

Mon, Oct 20 2:00 A.M. Cleopatra's Last Temple     NH Explore (11.2)

A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

Tue, Oct 21 5:00 A.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold     NH World (11.3)

The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos leads to ancient sites of worship from the early days of the Khmer Empire.

Tue, Oct 21 11:00 A.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold     NH World (11.3)

The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos leads to ancient sites of worship from the early days of the Khmer Empire.

Tue, Oct 21 8:00 P.M. Cleopatra's Last Temple     NH World (11.3)

A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

Tue, Oct 21 9:00 P.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NH World (11.3)

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

Wed, Oct 22 1:00 A.M. Cleopatra's Last Temple     NH World (11.3)

A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

Wed, Oct 22 2:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NH World (11.3)

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

Wed, Oct 22 9:00 A.M. Cleopatra's Last Temple     NH World (11.3)

A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

Wed, Oct 22 10:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NH World (11.3)

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

Wed, Oct 22 10:00 P.M. Cracking The Queen's Code     NHPBS (11.1)

Secret messages from Mary, Queen of Scots, are finally decoded, with 57 encrypted letters detailing the tragic monarch's efforts to free herself from imprisonment and gain an advantage over her rival, Queen Elizabeth.

Thu, Oct 23 2:00 A.M. Cracking The Queen's Code     NHPBS (11.1)

Secret messages from Mary, Queen of Scots, are finally decoded, with 57 encrypted letters detailing the tragic monarch's efforts to free herself from imprisonment and gain an advantage over her rival, Queen Elizabeth.

Fri, Oct 24 3:00 A.M. Cracking The Queen's Code     NHPBS (11.1)

Secret messages from Mary, Queen of Scots, are finally decoded, with 57 encrypted letters detailing the tragic monarch's efforts to free herself from imprisonment and gain an advantage over her rival, Queen Elizabeth.

Fri, Oct 24 4:00 P.M. Cracking The Queen's Code     NHPBS (11.1)

Secret messages from Mary, Queen of Scots, are finally decoded, with 57 encrypted letters detailing the tragic monarch's efforts to free herself from imprisonment and gain an advantage over her rival, Queen Elizabeth.

Sat, Oct 25 5:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NH World (11.3)

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

Sun, Oct 26 2:00 A.M. Cracking The Queen's Code     NHPBS (11.1)

Secret messages from Mary, Queen of Scots, are finally decoded, with 57 encrypted letters detailing the tragic monarch's efforts to free herself from imprisonment and gain an advantage over her rival, Queen Elizabeth.

Sun, Oct 26 10:00 P.M. Cracking The Queen's Code     NH Explore (11.2)

Secret messages from Mary, Queen of Scots, are finally decoded, with 57 encrypted letters detailing the tragic monarch's efforts to free herself from imprisonment and gain an advantage over her rival, Queen Elizabeth.

Mon, Oct 27 2:00 A.M. Cracking The Queen's Code     NH Explore (11.2)

Secret messages from Mary, Queen of Scots, are finally decoded, with 57 encrypted letters detailing the tragic monarch's efforts to free herself from imprisonment and gain an advantage over her rival, Queen Elizabeth.

Tue, Oct 28 5:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NH World (11.3)

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

Tue, Oct 28 11:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part One     NH World (11.3)

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

Tue, Oct 28 8:00 P.M. Cracking The Queen's Code     NH World (11.3)

Secret messages from Mary, Queen of Scots, are finally decoded, with 57 encrypted letters detailing the tragic monarch's efforts to free herself from imprisonment and gain an advantage over her rival, Queen Elizabeth.

Tue, Oct 28 9:00 P.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part Two     NH World (11.3)

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

Wed, Oct 29 1:00 A.M. Cracking The Queen's Code     NH World (11.3)

Secret messages from Mary, Queen of Scots, are finally decoded, with 57 encrypted letters detailing the tragic monarch's efforts to free herself from imprisonment and gain an advantage over her rival, Queen Elizabeth.

Wed, Oct 29 2:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part Two     NH World (11.3)

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

Wed, Oct 29 9:00 A.M. Cracking The Queen's Code     NH World (11.3)

Secret messages from Mary, Queen of Scots, are finally decoded, with 57 encrypted letters detailing the tragic monarch's efforts to free herself from imprisonment and gain an advantage over her rival, Queen Elizabeth.

Wed, Oct 29 10:00 A.M. Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief - Part Two     NH World (11.3)

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

Wed, Oct 29 10:00 P.M. Chasing The Plague     NHPBS (11.1)

Scientists track down the earliest known bubonic plague victims and study the virus in hopes of preventing future outbreaks while the societal impact of the plague is also considered.


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