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.
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S22E10 - Field of Vampires
In 2022, a terrifying discovery: a female skeleton dating from 1650, buried with a sickle across her neck and giant padlock on her toe — double protection to keep her from rising from the dead. All the evidence points to her being buried as a vampire... and she's not alone, with more than 50 deviant burials around her. Who was she, and what did these burial rituals mean?
Air Date: 30 Oct 2024 21:00 (CDT)
S22E11 - Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery
Angkor was the capital of the Khmer Empire, which controlled much of the region between the 9th and 15th centuries. The stunning accomplishments of Angkor's great kings are evident, but the period preceding the foundation of their great city is shrouded in mystery. The discovery of an incredible hoard of stunning artifacts provides surprising new clues about this early Khmer society.
Air Date: 13 Nov 2024 21:00 (CDT)
S22E12 - Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold
The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos, dating to the early days of the Khmer Empire, leads scientists to investigate how the priceless objects were made and where they might have originated. On their journey, they retrace the steps of the ancient kings and explore the sacred landscape around Vat Phou to learn more about this ancient civilization.
Air Date: 20 Nov 2024 21:00 (CDT)