Secrets of the Dead

"Unearthing History"

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.

Created By

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Secrets of the Dead

First Air Date

May 15, 2000

Last Air Date

November 22, 2023

Seasons

21

Episodes

106

Language

English

Production Companies

Thirteen

Networks

PBS

The Princes in the Tower
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The Princes in the Tower

Find out if one of history’s greatest cold cases—the imprisonment of two princes in the Tower of London—can finally be solved. Their disappearance led to centuries of mystery and speculation. Were the boys murdered by their uncle, the notorious King Richard III? Or was it a massive conspiracy to hide the truth?

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