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Secrets of the Dead

Preview | The Woman in the Iron Coffin

Follow a team of forensic experts as they investigate the preserved remains of a young African American woman from 19th century New York and reveal the little-known story of early America’s free Black communities.

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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.
The Civil War's Lost Massacre
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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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The Princes in the Tower
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Find out if the 15th-century murder of two princes in the Tower of London can be solved.
Death in Britannia
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55:15
Uncover the only evidence of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain.
Eiffel's Race to the Top
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54:45
Discover the untold story of Paris’ most famous landmark and the race to top 1,000 feet.
Jurassic Fortunes
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55:01
Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.
The Sunken Basilica
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55:15
Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.
Hidden in the Amazon
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55:40
New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.
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