Secrets of the Dead
Unearthing History
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.
Network: PBS
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Seasons
Season 1
5 episodes · May 14, 2000
Season 2
6 episodes · Jun 26, 2001
Season 3
6 episodes · May 8, 2001
Season 4
6 episodes · Nov 1, 2003
Season 5
5 episodes · Oct 19, 2005
Season 6
5 episodes · Nov 8, 2006
Season 7
2 episodes · Apr 23, 2008
Season 8
4 episodes · May 7, 2008
Season 9
6 episodes · May 13, 2009
Season 10
3 episodes · Nov 3, 2010
Season 11
3 episodes · Apr 20, 2011
Season 12
6 episodes · Oct 23, 2012
Season 13
7 episodes · Nov 13, 2013
Season 14
3 episodes · Jan 28, 2015
Season 15
5 episodes · Oct 27, 2015
Season 16
5 episodes · Oct 26, 2016
Season 17
7 episodes · Jan 24, 2018
Season 18
6 episodes · Jul 2, 2019
Season 19
6 episodes · Oct 20, 2021
Season 20
7 episodes · Oct 9, 2022
Season 21
6 episodes · Oct 25, 2023
Season 22
10 episodes · Oct 23, 2024
Season 23
4 episodes · Nov 12, 2025
Season 24
2 episodes · Oct 14, 2026
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