Drama | Mystery | History
Station:
PBS (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2000-05-15
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Secrets of the Dead is part detective story, part true-life drama that unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events.
Next Episode is 'Saving Tangier Island' (Season 23 Episode 5) and airs on 04 Nov 2026 21:00 (CDT).
S23E4 - Africa's Golden City
Great Zimbabwe was one of the most prominent ancient civilizations of the African continent. Built between the 11th and 15th centuries by ancestors of today's Shona people, it was the thriving capital of a massive trading empire — but for hundreds of years was dismissed by European explorers. Now, new archeological discoveries are revealing the true scope of the ancient city's global importance.
Air Date: 14 Oct 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S24E1 - Africa's Golden City
Air Date: 14 Oct 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S24E2 - Raising Lady Liberty
Air Date: 21 Oct 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S23E5 - Saving Tangier Island
Welcome to tiny Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay. Pivotal in the War of 1812, it‘s where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" and where hundreds of self-emancipated men joined the British to take up arms against their former masters. Now, rising sea levels threaten the island, and the race is on to ensure Tangier will remain a witness to American history.
Air Date: 04 Nov 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S23E6 - Raising Lady Liberty
She has stood at the entrance to the New York City harbor for nearly 150 years, welcoming millions who have come to start new lives. The Statue of Liberty is an enduring symbol of freedom and a metaphor for the American dream. With unseen documents and new sources, witness the story of how France and the United States came together to produce one of history's greatest monuments.
Air Date: 04 Nov 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S23E7 - Saving Tangier Island
Welcome to tiny Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay. Pivotal in the War of 1812, it‘s where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" and where hundreds of self-emancipated men joined the British to take up arms against their former masters. Now, rising sea levels threaten the island, and the race is on to ensure Tangier will remain a witness to American history.
Air Date: 04 Nov 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S23E8 - Finding America's Fallen
A unique archaeological dig is happening in South Carolina, where veterans are investigating the site of the Battle of Camden and exploring how the Continental soldiers' devastating loss there turned the tide of the American Revolution. Now, these former soldiers want to give Camden's fallen the respect they deserve.
Air Date: 11 Nov 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S23E9 - Saving Tangier Island
Welcome to tiny Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay. Pivotal in the War of 1812, it‘s where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" and where hundreds of self-emancipated men joined the British to take up arms against their former masters. Now, rising sea levels threaten the island, and the race is on to ensure Tangier will remain a witness to American history.
Air Date: 11 Nov 2026 21:00 (CDT)