Secrets of the Dead

Part detective story, part true-life drama, SECRETS OF THE DEAD unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events. Using the most up-to-date science in the laboratory and in the field, scientists and researchers examine the missing pieces of each puzzle, completing the picture of what had been merely an assemblage of suppositions.

Tue, May 21 8:00 P.M. The End of the Romans     NH World (11.3)

Is history repeating Itself? Follow an in-depth investigation into the real causes of the decline of the Roman Empire, three deadly epidemics and climate change could have caused its collapse-drawing frightening parallels to today.

Wed, May 22 1:00 A.M. The End of the Romans     NH World (11.3)

Is history repeating Itself? Follow an in-depth investigation into the real causes of the decline of the Roman Empire, three deadly epidemics and climate change could have caused its collapse-drawing frightening parallels to today.

Wed, May 22 9:00 A.M. The End of the Romans     NH World (11.3)

Is history repeating Itself? Follow an in-depth investigation into the real causes of the decline of the Roman Empire, three deadly epidemics and climate change could have caused its collapse-drawing frightening parallels to today.

Tue, May 28 8:00 P.M. Abandoning The Titanic     NH World (11.3)

Join a team of investigators as they search for the identity of the captain of a "mystery ship" that turned away from the "unsinkable" Titanic in its darkest hour, abandoning thousands of lives to the icy waters and their deaths.

Wed, May 29 1:00 A.M. Abandoning The Titanic     NH World (11.3)

Join a team of investigators as they search for the identity of the captain of a "mystery ship" that turned away from the "unsinkable" Titanic in its darkest hour, abandoning thousands of lives to the icy waters and their deaths.

Wed, May 29 9:00 A.M. Abandoning The Titanic     NH World (11.3)

Join a team of investigators as they search for the identity of the captain of a "mystery ship" that turned away from the "unsinkable" Titanic in its darkest hour, abandoning thousands of lives to the icy waters and their deaths.

Wed, Jun 12 10:00 P.M. Decoding Hieroglyphics     NHPBS (11.1)

A review of how ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and a look at the archaeological work being done in Egypt right now to understand one of the most important scribes

Thu, Jun 13 2:00 P.M. Decoding Hieroglyphics     NH Explore (11.2)

A review of how ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and a look at the archaeological work being done in Egypt right now to understand one of the most important scribes

Fri, Jun 14 4:00 A.M. Decoding Hieroglyphics     NHPBS (11.1)

A review of how ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and a look at the archaeological work being done in Egypt right now to understand one of the most important scribes

Fri, Jun 14 3:00 P.M. Decoding Hieroglyphics     NHPBS (11.1)

A review of how ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and a look at the archaeological work being done in Egypt right now to understand one of the most important scribes

Sun, Jun 16 9:00 P.M. Decoding Hieroglyphics     NH Explore (11.2)

A review of how ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and a look at the archaeological work being done in Egypt right now to understand one of the most important scribes

Mon, Jun 17 1:00 A.M. Decoding Hieroglyphics     NH Explore (11.2)

A review of how ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and a look at the archaeological work being done in Egypt right now to understand one of the most important scribes

Tue, Jun 18 8:00 P.M. Decoding Hieroglyphics     NH World (11.3)

A review of how ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and a look at the archaeological work being done in Egypt right now to understand one of the most important scribes

Wed, Jun 19 1:00 A.M. Decoding Hieroglyphics     NH World (11.3)

A review of how ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and a look at the archaeological work being done in Egypt right now to understand one of the most important scribes

Wed, Jun 19 9:00 A.M. Decoding Hieroglyphics     NH World (11.3)

A review of how ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and a look at the archaeological work being done in Egypt right now to understand one of the most important scribes


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