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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

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

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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

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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.
  • Airdate Wednesday, October 23, 2024 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Original10/23/2024
  • SEDE

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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

SECRETS OF THE DEAD: Lost Treasures of Angkor

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

SECRETS OF THE DEAD: Lost Treasures of Angkor

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

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Nero’s Sunken City

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

  • Original3/29/2017
  • SEDE1603

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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

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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

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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

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Abandoning the Titanic

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

  • Original11/4/2020
  • SEDE1706

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Lady Sapiens

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

  • Original10/27/2021
  • SEDE1902

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Hindenburg's Fatal Flaws

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

  • Original11/10/2021
  • SEDE1905

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Archaeology at Althorp Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.
  • Original10/9/2022
  • SEDE2001

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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

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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
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Chelsey Saatkamp

WNET

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