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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.

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SECRETS OF THE DEAD

Africa's Golden City New discoveries reveal how pivotal Great Zimbabwe was to global trade.
  • Airdate Wednesday, October 14, 2026 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Original10/14/2026
  • SEDE2305

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Raising Lady Liberty See how the unique partnership between two countries made the iconic monument possible.
  • Airdate Wednesday, October 21, 2026 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Original10/21/2026
  • SEDE2306

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Saving Tangier Island Scientists race to save the historic island on the Chesapeake Bay from rising sea levels.
  • Airdate Wednesday, November 4, 2026 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Original11/4/2026
  • SEDE2307

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Finding America's Fallen Explore the site of the Battle of Camden and its importance to the American Revolution.
  • Airdate Wednesday, November 11, 2026 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Original11/11/2026
  • SEDE2308

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"Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief"

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Returning to Babylon Archaeologists search for Assyrian artifacts that survived the Isis occupation of Mosul.
  • Original10/2/2024
  • SEDE2104

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Mozart’s Sister Learn the untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, Wolfgang’s older sister and collaborator.
  • Original10/9/2024
  • SEDE2105

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The Herculaneum Scrolls Scientists attempt to read ancient scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
  • Original10/16/2024
  • SEDE2106

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The Civil War’s Lost Massacre A search for the remains of Black Union soldiers murdered toward the end of the Civil War.
  • Original10/23/2024
  • SEDE

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Field of Vampires Uncover the mystery behind the discovery of more than 50 "vampire" burials.
  • Original10/30/2024
  • SEDE

SECRETS OF THE DEAD: "Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief"

Part 1 The secret criminal network of those who profited off Nazi-looted art is finally revealed. Part One.
  • Original2/19/2025
  • SEDE2205

SECRETS OF THE DEAD: "Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief"

Part 2 The secret criminal network of those who profited off Nazi-looted art is finally revealed. Part Two.
  • Original2/26/2025
  • SEDE2206

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The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.
  • Original10/8/2025
  • SEDE

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Cracking the Queen's Code See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
  • Original10/22/2025
  • SEDE

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Chasing the Plague Scientists study medieval bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.
  • Original10/29/2025
  • SEDE

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"Queens of Combat" Experts search for evidence that female gladiators once existed in Ancient Rome.
  • Original1/28/2026
  • SEDE
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Chelsey Saatkamp

WNET

SaatkampC@wnet.org Copy Email