"Unearthing History"

Secrets of the Dead

Name: Secrets of the Dead
Genre: Documentary, Mystery
Released: 2000-05-15
Rating: 6.4

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DocumentaryMystery

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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StatusReturning Series

First AiredMay 15, 2000

Last AiredMay 27, 2026

Episode Runtime56dk

Seasons24

Episodes125

TypeDocumentary

Origin CountryUnited States, United Kingdom

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

Keywords

research examination archeology

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S23 E4 • 5/27/2026

China's Bronze Kingdom

A mysterious ancient city lies hidden in the mountains of Sichuan—remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion for thousands of years, until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in 1986. More than 10,000 unusual items have been found at the site which experts believe may be as archaeologically important as the Terracotta Army of Xi'an. Could this be the capital of the ancient Shu kingdom?