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, May 27 10:00 P.M. China's Bronze Kingdom     NHPBS (11.1)

A mysterious ancient city lies hidden in the mountains of Sichuan - remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion for thousands of years, until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in 1929.

Thu, May 28 2:00 A.M. China's Bronze Kingdom     NHPBS (11.1)

A mysterious ancient city lies hidden in the mountains of Sichuan - remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion for thousands of years, until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in 1929.

Fri, May 29 3:00 A.M. China's Bronze Kingdom     NHPBS (11.1)

A mysterious ancient city lies hidden in the mountains of Sichuan - remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion for thousands of years, until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in 1929.

Fri, May 29 4:00 P.M. China's Bronze Kingdom     NHPBS (11.1)

A mysterious ancient city lies hidden in the mountains of Sichuan - remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion for thousands of years, until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in 1929.

Tue, Jun 2 8:00 P.M. China's Bronze Kingdom     NH World (11.3)

A mysterious ancient city lies hidden in the mountains of Sichuan - remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion for thousands of years, until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in 1929.

Wed, Jun 3 1:00 A.M. China's Bronze Kingdom     NH World (11.3)

A mysterious ancient city lies hidden in the mountains of Sichuan - remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion for thousands of years, until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in 1929.

Wed, Jun 3 9:00 A.M. China's Bronze Kingdom     NH World (11.3)

A mysterious ancient city lies hidden in the mountains of Sichuan - remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion for thousands of years, until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in 1929.

Wed, Jun 10 10:00 P.M. Ben Franklin's Bones     NHPBS (11.1)

When human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home, people wondered if he had a dark side.

Thu, Jun 11 2:00 A.M. Ben Franklin's Bones     NHPBS (11.1)

When human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home, people wondered if he had a dark side.

Fri, Jun 12 3:00 A.M. Ben Franklin's Bones     NHPBS (11.1)

When human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home, people wondered if he had a dark side.

Fri, Jun 12 4:00 P.M. Ben Franklin's Bones     NHPBS (11.1)

When human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home, people wondered if he had a dark side.

Sat, Jun 13 2:00 P.M. Ben Franklin's Bones     NH Explore (11.2)

When human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home, people wondered if he had a dark side.

Sun, Jun 14 2:00 A.M. Ben Franklin's Bones     NHPBS (11.1)

When human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home, people wondered if he had a dark side.

Sun, Jun 14 5:00 A.M. Ben Franklin's Bones     NH Explore (11.2)

When human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home, people wondered if he had a dark side.

Sun, Jun 14 9:00 P.M. Ben Franklin's Bones     NH Explore (11.2)

When human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home, people wondered if he had a dark side.

Sun, Jun 14 10:00 P.M. Jamestown's Dark Winter     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Mon, Jun 15 2:00 A.M. Ben Franklin's Bones     NH Explore (11.2)

When human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home, people wondered if he had a dark side.

Mon, Jun 15 3:00 A.M. Jamestown's Dark Winter     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Tue, Jun 16 8:00 P.M. Ben Franklin's Bones     NH World (11.3)

When human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home, people wondered if he had a dark side.

Wed, Jun 17 1:00 A.M. Ben Franklin's Bones     NH World (11.3)

When human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home, people wondered if he had a dark side.

Wed, Jun 17 9:00 A.M. Ben Franklin's Bones     NH World (11.3)

When human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home, people wondered if he had a dark side.

Fri, Jun 26 9:00 P.M. Jamestown's Dark Winter     NH World (11.3)

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

Sat, Jun 27 2:00 A.M. Jamestown's Dark Winter     NH World (11.3)

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

Sat, Jun 27 10:00 A.M. Jamestown's Dark Winter     NH World (11.3)

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

Sat, Jun 27 4:00 P.M. Jamestown's Dark Winter     NH World (11.3)

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


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