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, Feb 4 9:00 A.M. Queens of Combat     NH World (11.3)

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.

Tue, Feb 10 8:00 P.M. The Quest for Camelot     NH World (11.3)

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 1:00 A.M. The Quest for Camelot     NH World (11.3)

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 9:00 A.M. The Quest for Camelot     NH World (11.3)

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.

Mon, Feb 16 2:00 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.

Wed, Feb 18 10:00 P.M. Mozart's Sister     NHPBS (11.1)

A new documentary investigates a 250-year-old musical mystery.

Thu, Feb 19 2:00 A.M. Mozart's Sister     NHPBS (11.1)

A new documentary investigates a 250-year-old musical mystery.

Fri, Feb 20 3:00 A.M. Mozart's Sister     NHPBS (11.1)

A new documentary investigates a 250-year-old musical mystery.

Sat, Feb 21 2:00 P.M. Mozart's Sister     NH Explore (11.2)

A new documentary investigates a 250-year-old musical mystery.

Sun, Feb 22 2:00 A.M. Mozart's Sister     NHPBS (11.1)

A new documentary investigates a 250-year-old musical mystery.

Sun, Feb 22 5:00 A.M. Mozart's Sister     NH Explore (11.2)

A new documentary investigates a 250-year-old musical mystery.

Sun, Feb 22 9:00 P.M. Mozart's Sister     NH Explore (11.2)

A new documentary investigates a 250-year-old musical mystery.

Mon, Feb 23 2:00 A.M. Mozart's Sister     NH Explore (11.2)

A new documentary investigates a 250-year-old musical mystery.

Tue, Feb 24 8:00 P.M. Mozart's Sister     NH World (11.3)

A new documentary investigates a 250-year-old musical mystery.

Tue, Feb 24 9:00 P.M. The Herculaneum Scrolls     NH World (11.3)

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.

Wed, Feb 25 1:00 A.M. Mozart's Sister     NH World (11.3)

A new documentary investigates a 250-year-old musical mystery.

Wed, Feb 25 2:00 A.M. The Herculaneum Scrolls     NH World (11.3)

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.

Wed, Feb 25 9:00 A.M. Mozart's Sister     NH World (11.3)

A new documentary investigates a 250-year-old musical mystery.

Wed, Feb 25 10:00 A.M. The Herculaneum Scrolls     NH World (11.3)

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.

Wed, Feb 25 10:00 P.M. Hannibal in the Alps     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Thu, Feb 26 2:00 A.M. Hannibal in the Alps     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Fri, Feb 27 3:00 A.M. Hannibal in the Alps     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Fri, Feb 27 4:00 P.M. Hannibal in the Alps     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Sat, Feb 28 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, Mar 18 10:00 P.M. The Sunken Basilica     NHPBS (11.1)

2014, Turkey. A normal survey flight over Lake Iznik unexpectedly reveals the sunken remains a 4th century basilica.


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