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Secrets of the Dead
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Secrets of the Dead

2000-05-15 · 56 min / episode · ★ 6.4

Documentary · Mystery

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.

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United Kingdom, United States of America
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