Secrets of the Dead
"Unearthing History"
Overview
Part detective story, part true-life drama, long-running series explores some of the most iconic moments in history to debunk myths and shed new light on past events. Using the latest investigative techniques, forensic science and historical examination, it shatters accepted wisdom, challenges prevailing ideas, overturns existing hypotheses, spotlights forgotten mysteries, and ultimately rewrites history.
Seasons
Season 1
5 Episodes
2000
The first season of the PBS "Secrets of the Dead" are versions of the UK (Channel 4) documentary series of the same name. The episodes in this season were reworked (re-edited, re-branded, and re-narrated by Roy Scheider) from the UK episodes. The episodes were originally available on VHS as a season set and individually.
Season 2
6 Episodes
2001
These six episodes of this PBS documentary series are adapted from the UK series of the same name, but are re-edited, re-branded, and re-narrated by Liev Schreiber.
Season 3
6 Episodes
2001
Season 4
6 Episodes
2003
Season 5
5 Episodes
2005
Season 6
5 Episodes
2006
Season 7
2 Episodes
2008
Season 8
4 Episodes
2008
Season 9
6 Episodes
2009
Season 10
3 Episodes
2010
Season 11
3 Episodes
2011
Season 12
6 Episodes
2012
Season 13
7 Episodes
2013
Season 14
3 Episodes
2015
Season 15
5 Episodes
2015
Season 16
5 Episodes
2016
Season 17
7 Episodes
2018
Season 18
6 Episodes
2019
Season 19
6 Episodes
2021
Season 20
7 Episodes
2022
Season 21
6 Episodes
2023
Season 22
10 Episodes
2024
Season 23
4 Episodes
2025