Secrets of the Dead(2000)

Name: Secrets of the Dead
Genre: Documentary, Mystery
Released: 2000-05-15
Rating: 6.4

Unearthing History

★ 6.4(21)56m123 episodesReturning Series

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.

First aired:: 2000-05-15
Country:: GB, US
Network:: PBS

Episodes

1. Dogfight Over Guadalcanal
2006-11-08
A pivotal moment in World War II, one of the most legendary and best documented dogfights in Air Force history is reconstructed.
2. Battle for the Bible
2007-04-25
The story behind the creation of the King James Bible from mysterious and inaccessible Latin texts to a book for the common english speaking people.
3. Herculaneum Uncovered
2007-05-02
On August 24th, A.D. 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the city of Herculaneum. This program documents the archaeological re-discovery of that ancient, well preserved city on the Bay of Naples.
4. Headless Romans
2007-05-09
This documentary attempts to explain the mystery behind an unusual ancient burial site unearthed in England, and it's connection with a Roman Emperor.
5. Irish Escape
2007-05-16 · 55m
A plea is smuggled to a New York reporter from within Western Australia's Fremantle Prison. This letter launched an American whaler that stood its ground against an armed British steamer for freedom and independence. The whaler was the Catalpa, its captain was George Anthony and its human cargo consisted of six Irish political prisoners, who had suffered at the Fremantle prison for a decade.