Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold
The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos, dating to the early days of the Khmer Empire, leads scientists to investigate how the priceless objects were made and where they might have originated. On their journey, they retrace the steps of the ancient kings and explore the sacred landscape around Vat Phou to learn more about this ancient civilization.
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Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold
S22 E4 - 55m 15s
The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos, dating to the early days of the Khmer Empire, leads scientists to investigate how the priceless objects were made and where they might have originated. On their journey, they retrace the steps of the ancient kings and explore the sacred landscape around Vat Phou to learn more about this ancient civilization.
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Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery
S22 E3 - 55m 15s
Angkor was the capital of the Khmer empire, which controlled much of the region between the 9th and 15th centuries. The stunning accomplishments of Angkor’s great kings are clear to see—but the period preceding the foundation of their great city is shrouded in mystery. Now, the discovery of an incredible hoard of stunning artifacts is providing surprising new clues about this early Khmer society.
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Field of Vampires
S22 E2 - 55m 15s
In 2022, a terrifying discovery: a female skeleton dating from 1650, buried with a sickle across her neck and giant padlock on her toe—double protection to keep her from rising from the dead. All the evidence points to her being buried as a vampire... and she’s not alone, with more than 50 deviant burials around her. Who was she and what did these burial rituals mean?
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The Civil War's Lost Massacre
S22 E1 - 55m 23s
Originally a supply depot for Union forces in Kentucky, Camp Nelson became the site where 10,000 Black soldiers trained in the Civil War. But in the war’s last months, these soldiers were attacked by bitter Southerners. Their remains have never been found, and a team is dedicated to finding them to memorialize their service and heroism.
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Secrets of the Dead
Abandoning the Titanic
Wednesday
Jan 15
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Investigators search for the identity of the captain of a "mystery ship" that turned away from Titanic the night it sank in 1912. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Abandoning the Titanic
Wednesday
Jan 15
1 Hour
Investigators search for the identity of the captain of a "mystery ship" that turned away from Titanic the night it sank in 1912. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Wednesday
Jan 15
1 Hour
A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Wednesday
Jan 15
1 Hour
A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Thursday
Jan 16
1 Hour
A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Thursday
Jan 16
1 Hour
A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Friday
Jan 17
1 Hour
A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Saturday
Jan 18
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A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Sunday
Jan 19
1 Hour
A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Sunday
Jan 19
1 Hour
A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Sunday
Jan 19
1 Hour
A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Tuesday
Jan 21
1 Hour
A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Wednesday
Jan 22
1 Hour
A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Wednesday
Jan 22
1 Hour
A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. -
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Secrets of the Dead
World War Speed
Wednesday
Jan 22
1 Hour
Historian James Holland explores how amphetamine use affected the course of World War II. -
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Secrets of the Dead
World War Speed
Wednesday
Jan 22
1 Hour
Historian James Holland explores how amphetamine use affected the course of World War II. -
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Secrets of the Dead
World War Speed
Thursday
Jan 23
1 Hour
Historian James Holland explores how amphetamine use affected the course of World War II. -
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Secrets of the Dead
World War Speed
Thursday
Jan 23
1 Hour
Historian James Holland explores how amphetamine use affected the course of World War II. -
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Secrets of the Dead
World War Speed
Friday
Jan 24
1 Hour
Historian James Holland explores how amphetamine use affected the course of World War II. -
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Secrets of the Dead
World War Speed
Saturday
Jan 25
1 Hour
Historian James Holland explores how amphetamine use affected the course of World War II.
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