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.

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.

Thu, Oct 30 2:00 A.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.

Fri, Oct 31 3:00 A.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.

Fri, Oct 31 4:00 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.

Sat, Nov 1 5:00 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.

Sat, Nov 1 11:00 A.M. Chasing The Plague     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Sun, Nov 2 2:00 A.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.

Sun, Nov 2 10:00 P.M. Chasing The Plague     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Mon, Nov 3 2:00 A.M. Chasing The Plague     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Tue, Nov 4 5:00 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.

Tue, Nov 4 11:00 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.

Tue, Nov 4 8:00 P.M. Chasing The Plague     NH World (11.3)

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.

Wed, Nov 5 1:00 A.M. Chasing The Plague     NH World (11.3)

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.

Wed, Nov 5 9:00 A.M. Chasing The Plague     NH World (11.3)

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.

Wed, Nov 5 10:00 P.M. The Princes in the Tower     NHPBS (11.1)

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley, who discovered Richard III's remains, searches for what really happened to his two nephews who, legend has it, he had murdered.

Thu, Nov 6 2:00 A.M. The Princes in the Tower     NHPBS (11.1)

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley, who discovered Richard III's remains, searches for what really happened to his two nephews who, legend has it, he had murdered.

Fri, Nov 7 3:00 A.M. The Princes in the Tower     NHPBS (11.1)

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley, who discovered Richard III's remains, searches for what really happened to his two nephews who, legend has it, he had murdered.

Fri, Nov 7 4:00 P.M. The Princes in the Tower     NHPBS (11.1)

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley, who discovered Richard III's remains, searches for what really happened to his two nephews who, legend has it, he had murdered.

Sat, Nov 8 11:00 A.M. The Princes in the Tower     NH Explore (11.2)

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley, who discovered Richard III's remains, searches for what really happened to his two nephews who, legend has it, he had murdered.

Sun, Nov 9 2:00 A.M. The Princes in the Tower     NHPBS (11.1)

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley, who discovered Richard III's remains, searches for what really happened to his two nephews who, legend has it, he had murdered.

Sun, Nov 9 10:00 P.M. The Princes in the Tower     NH Explore (11.2)

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley, who discovered Richard III's remains, searches for what really happened to his two nephews who, legend has it, he had murdered.

Mon, Nov 10 2:00 A.M. The Princes in the Tower     NH Explore (11.2)

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley, who discovered Richard III's remains, searches for what really happened to his two nephews who, legend has it, he had murdered.

Tue, Nov 11 8:00 P.M. The Princes in the Tower     NH World (11.3)

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley, who discovered Richard III's remains, searches for what really happened to his two nephews who, legend has it, he had murdered.

Wed, Nov 12 1:00 A.M. The Princes in the Tower     NH World (11.3)

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley, who discovered Richard III's remains, searches for what really happened to his two nephews who, legend has it, he had murdered.

Wed, Nov 12 9:00 A.M. The Princes in the Tower     NH World (11.3)

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley, who discovered Richard III's remains, searches for what really happened to his two nephews who, legend has it, he had murdered.

Wed, Nov 12 10:00 P.M. Picturing Shakespeare     NHPBS (11.1)

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered "official," but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family's mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine.

Thu, Nov 13 2:00 A.M. Picturing Shakespeare     NHPBS (11.1)

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered "official," but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family's mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine.

Fri, Nov 14 3:00 A.M. Picturing Shakespeare     NHPBS (11.1)

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered "official," but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family's mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine.

Fri, Nov 14 4:00 P.M. Picturing Shakespeare     NHPBS (11.1)

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered "official," but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family's mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine.

Sat, Nov 15 11:00 A.M. Picturing Shakespeare     NH Explore (11.2)

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered "official," but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family's mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine.

Sun, Nov 16 2:00 A.M. Picturing Shakespeare     NHPBS (11.1)

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered "official," but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family's mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine.

Sun, Nov 16 10:00 P.M. Picturing Shakespeare     NH Explore (11.2)

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered "official," but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family's mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine.

Mon, Nov 17 2:00 A.M. Picturing Shakespeare     NH Explore (11.2)

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered "official," but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family's mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine.

Tue, Nov 18 8:00 P.M. Picturing Shakespeare     NH World (11.3)

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered "official," but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family's mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine.

Wed, Nov 19 1:00 A.M. Picturing Shakespeare     NH World (11.3)

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered "official," but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family's mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine.

Wed, Nov 19 9:00 A.M. Picturing Shakespeare     NH World (11.3)

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered "official," but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family's mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine.

Sat, Nov 22 2:00 P.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Sat, Nov 22 3:00 P.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Sun, Nov 23 10:00 P.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery     NH Explore (11.2)

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, Nov 23 11:00 P.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Wed, Nov 26 10:00 P.M. Jamestown's Dark Winter     NHPBS (11.1)

Follow forensic anthropologists as they excavate the early American colony and uncover dark secrets.

Thu, Nov 27 2:00 A.M. Jamestown's Dark Winter     NHPBS (11.1)

Follow forensic anthropologists as they excavate the early American colony and uncover dark secrets.

Fri, Nov 28 3:00 A.M. Jamestown's Dark Winter     NHPBS (11.1)

Follow forensic anthropologists as they excavate the early American colony and uncover dark secrets.

Fri, Nov 28 4:00 P.M. Jamestown's Dark Winter     NHPBS (11.1)

Follow forensic anthropologists as they excavate the early American colony and uncover dark secrets.


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