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. Aztec Massacre
2008-04-23
A recent archaeological discovery of more than 550 bodies near Mexico City suggests that the Aztecs were much more resistant to the Spanish Conquistadors than previously thought.
2. Escape from Auschwitz
2008-04-30
The story of Rudolph Vrba and Alfred Wetzler, two young Slovak Jews who escaped the Auschwitz death camp. They immediately wrote a detailed account of their experiences resulting in thousands of lives being saved.