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Secrets of the Dead
Excavation of the Must Farm, the 'British Pompeii'
An ancient lump of timber spotted in a quarry in southern England leads to a massive archaeological excavation that reveals a prehistoric village, perfectly preserved in mud and silt. The village was built at least 1,000 years after Stonehenge was erected. Were villages like this isolated places, with inhabitants living difficult and primitive lives?
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Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.

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Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.

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Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.

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The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.

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Uncover the mystery behind the discovery of more than 50 "vampire" burials.

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A search for the remains of Black Union soldiers murdered toward the end of the Civil War.

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Scientists attempt to read ancient scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

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Learn the untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, Wolfgang’s older sister and collaborator.

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Archaeologists search for Assyrian artifacts that survived the Isis occupation of Mosul.

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Find out if the 15th-century murder of two princes in the Tower of London can be solved.

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Uncover the only evidence of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain.

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Discover the untold story of Paris’ most famous landmark and the race to top 1,000 feet.