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, Nov 20 9:00 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, Nov 20 10:00 P.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Thu, Nov 21 2:00 A.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Fri, Nov 22 3:00 A.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Fri, Nov 22 4:00 P.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Sat, Nov 23 11:00 A.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 24 3:00 A.M. Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold     NHPBS (11.1)

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 24 10:00 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.

Mon, Nov 25 2:00 A.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.

Tue, Nov 26 8:00 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.

Tue, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 27 1:00 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, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 27 9:00 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, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 27 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 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.

Sat, Nov 30 5:00 A.M. Jamestown's Dark Winter     NH World (11.3)

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

Wed, Dec 11 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.

Thu, Dec 12 2:00 A.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.

Fri, Dec 13 4:00 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.

Sat, Dec 14 11:00 A.M. The Sunken Basilica     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Sun, Dec 15 2:00 A.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.

Sun, Dec 15 10:00 P.M. The Sunken Basilica     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Tue, Dec 17 8:00 P.M. The Sunken Basilica     NH World (11.3)

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

Tue, Dec 17 9:00 P.M. Archaeology at Althorp     NH World (11.3)

Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century in the Althorp estate, house to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

Wed, Dec 18 1:00 A.M. The Sunken Basilica     NH World (11.3)

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

Wed, Dec 18 2:00 A.M. Archaeology at Althorp     NH World (11.3)

Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century in the Althorp estate, house to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

Wed, Dec 18 9:00 A.M. The Sunken Basilica     NH World (11.3)

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

Wed, Dec 18 10:00 A.M. Archaeology at Althorp     NH World (11.3)

Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century in the Althorp estate, house to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

Wed, Dec 18 10:00 P.M. Eiffel's Race to the Top     NHPBS (11.1)

Discover the untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall.

Thu, Dec 19 2:00 A.M. Eiffel's Race to the Top     NHPBS (11.1)

Discover the untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall.

Fri, Dec 20 4:00 P.M. Eiffel's Race to the Top     NHPBS (11.1)

Discover the untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall.

Sat, Dec 21 11:00 A.M. Eiffel's Race to the Top     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover the untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall.

Sun, Dec 22 2:00 A.M. Eiffel's Race to the Top     NHPBS (11.1)

Discover the untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall.

Sun, Dec 22 10:00 P.M. Eiffel's Race to the Top     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover the untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall.

Mon, Dec 23 2:00 A.M. Eiffel's Race to the Top     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover the untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall.

Tue, Dec 24 8:00 P.M. Eiffel's Race to the Top     NH World (11.3)

Discover the untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall.

Tue, Dec 24 9:00 P.M. Decoding Hieroglyphics     NH World (11.3)

A review of how ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and a look at the archaeological work being done in Egypt right now to understand one of the most important scribes

Wed, Dec 25 1:00 A.M. Eiffel's Race to the Top     NH World (11.3)

Discover the untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall.

Wed, Dec 25 2:00 A.M. Decoding Hieroglyphics     NH World (11.3)

A review of how ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and a look at the archaeological work being done in Egypt right now to understand one of the most important scribes

Wed, Dec 25 9:00 A.M. Eiffel's Race to the Top     NH World (11.3)

Discover the untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument 1,000 feet tall.

Wed, Dec 25 10:00 A.M. Decoding Hieroglyphics     NH World (11.3)

A review of how ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and a look at the archaeological work being done in Egypt right now to understand one of the most important scribes

Sat, Dec 28 11:00 A.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.

Sun, Dec 29 10:00 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.

Mon, Dec 30 2:00 A.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.


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