Overview

Explore some iconic historical moments while debunking long-held myths and shining new light on past events. Advances in investigative techniques, forensic science and historical scholarship offer new evidence on forgotten mysteries.

Upcoming Episodes

Mozart’s Sister Learn the untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, Wolfgang’s older sister and collaborator.
  • Airdate Wednesday, October 9, 2024 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Original10/9/2024
  • SEDE2105
The Herculaneum Scrolls Scientists attempt to read ancient scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
  • Airdate Wednesday, October 16, 2024 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Original10/16/2024
  • SEDE2106
The Civil War’s Lost Massacre A search for the remains of Black Union soldiers murdered toward the end of the Civil War.
  • Airdate Wednesday, October 23, 2024 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Original10/23/2024
  • SEDE
Field of Vampires Uncover the mystery behind the discovery of more than 50 "vampire" burials.
  • Airdate Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Original10/30/2024
  • SEDE
The Discovery The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.
  • Airdate Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Original11/13/2024
  • SOTD
King’s Gold Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
  • Airdate Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Original11/20/2024
  • SOTD

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Van Gogh’s Ear

What did Vincent Van Gogh really do on the night of December 23, 1888, in the town of Arles?

  • Original12/14/2016
  • SEDE1602
Nero’s Sunken City

Follow archaeologists who are mapping underwater ruins of ancient Rome’s version of Las Vegas.

  • Original3/29/2017
  • SEDE1603
Leonardo: The Man Who Saved Science

Uncover new evidence tracing many of Leonardo da Vinci’s ideas and inventions to other scientists.

  • Original4/5/2017
  • SEDE1604
The Woman in the Iron Coffin

Uncover the story of early America's free black communities via remains of a woman from the 1800s.

  • Original10/3/2018
  • SEDE1605
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom

Uncover new evidence suggesting the legend of King Arthur began in a Dark Ages trading village.

  • Original3/27/2019
  • SEDE1703
Abandoning the Titanic

Join experts searching for a mystery ship that could have saved Titanic passengers but sailed away.

  • Original11/4/2020
  • SEDE1706
Lady Sapiens

New investigations from across the globe piece together the untold story of prehistoric women.

  • Original10/27/2021
  • SEDE1902
Hindenburg's Fatal Flaws

A fresh look at the Hindenburg explosion reveals the flaws that directly led to the disaster.

  • Original11/10/2021
  • SEDE1905
Archaeology at Althorp Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.
  • Original10/9/2022
  • SEDE2001
Last Days of Pompeii What were the last days of Pompeii like before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago?
  • Original10/19/2022
  • SEDE2002
The End of the Romans Is history repeating Itself? Follow an in-depth investigation into the decline of the Roman Empire.
  • Original10/26/2022
  • SEDE1806

Press Contacts

Chelsey Saatkamp

WNET