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Secrets of the Dead
Preview | Egypt's Darkest Hour
Follow a team of archaeologists as they examine a rare mass grave dating to the collapse of ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom when political infighting and a changing climate brought down an 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.
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Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.
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Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.
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New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.
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Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.