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Secrets of the Dead

Unearthing History

  • TV series
  • 2000
  • NR
  • 24 seasons
  • 125 episodes

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Overview

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.

Roughly 116h 40m to watch every episode. This is an estimate: 125 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 56 minutes.

Next episode listed by TMDB: Nov 11, 2026.

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Series cast and crew

  • Liev Schreiber

    Liev SchreiberNarrator (voice)
    52 episodes

  • Roy Scheider

    Roy ScheiderNarrator (voice)
    5 episodes

  • Jay O. Sanders

    Jay O. SandersNarrator (voice)
    3 episodes

  • David KeysHimself - Scientist
    2 episodes

  • Jonathan PetropoulosSelf
    2 episodes

  • Georgi Markov
    1 episode

  • Ian KnightHimself - Historian
    1 episode

  • Tony PollardHimself - Archaeologist
    1 episode

  • Dr. Jeannine Davis-Kimballherself
    1 episode

  • Linnda R. Caporaelherself
    1 episode

  • Addison Bainhimself
    1 episode

  • Mike PittsHimself - Archaeologist
    1 episode

  • Martin BiddleHimself - Archaeologist
    1 episode

  • Frank HancockHimself - Pathologist
    1 episode

  • Birthe BiddleHerself - Archaeologist
    1 episode

  • Charlotte RobertsHerself - Archaeologist
    1 episode

  • Alan RuffmanHimself - Historian
    1 episode

  • Ryan ParrHimself - PhD
    1 episode

Network
PBS

Seasons and episodes