The Princes in the Tower
Find out if one of history’s greatest cold cases—the imprisonment of two princes in the Tower of London—can finally be solved. Their disappearance led to centuries of mystery and speculation. Were the boys murdered by their uncle, the notorious King Richard III? Or was it a massive conspiracy to hide the truth?
Episodes
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The Caravaggio Heist
S19 E6 - 55m 30s
Father Marius Zerafa, director of national museums in Malta, risks his life to recover a Caravaggio masterpiece stolen from a cathedral in 1984.
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A Samurai in the Vatican
S19 E5 - 55m 30s
In 1613, feudal lord Date Masamune sent a Japanese diplomatic mission to Europe to negotiate with the Pope and the King of Spain in hopes opening a new trade route. Led by samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga and Franciscan monk Luis Sotelo, the expedition spent seven years traveling one-third of the globe.
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Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws
S19 E4 - 55m 30s
A fresh look at the science and conditions surrounding the Hindenburg explosion reveals ten particular flaws that directly led to the infamous disaster in 1937.
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The First Circle of Stonehenge
S19 E3 - 55m 30s
A decade-long archaeological quest reveals that the oldest stones of Stonehenge originally belonged to a much earlier sacred site — a stone circle built on a rugged, remote hillside in west Wales.
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Lady Sapiens
S19 E2 - 55m 25s
Incredible scientific investigations from across the globe are helping piece together the untold story of prehistoric women. The latest research separates fact from fiction and sheds new light on our ancient foremothers.
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Magellan’s Crossing
S19 E1 - 55m 30s
500 years ago, Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade. What resulted was the first circumnavigation of the earth, laying the groundwork for colonization and globalization still felt today.
Extras + Features
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Fall 2021 Series Sell
S19 - 32s
Explore mysteries surrounding Ferdinand Magellan, prehistoric women, the origins of Stonehenge, a 1980s art heist and more.
Schedule
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Secrets of the Dead
Archaeology at Althorp
Thursday
Apr 25
1 Hour
Archaeologists conduct an extensive excavation at the Spencer family estate of Althorp, house of Diana, Princess of Wales. -
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Secrets of the Dead
The Princes in the Tower
Thursday
Apr 25
1 Hour
Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley searches for what really happened to Richard III's two nephews, who many believe he had murdered. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Thursday
Apr 25
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
Archaeology at Althorp
Thursday
Apr 25
1 Hour
Archaeologists conduct an extensive excavation at the Spencer family estate of Althorp, house of Diana, Princess of Wales. -
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Secrets of the Dead
The Princes in the Tower
Friday
Apr 26
1 Hour
Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley searches for what really happened to Richard III's two nephews, who many believe he had murdered. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Friday
Apr 26
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. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
Archaeology at Althorp
Friday
Apr 26
1 Hour
Archaeologists conduct an extensive excavation at the Spencer family estate of Althorp, house of Diana, Princess of Wales. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
Archaeology at Althorp
Friday
Apr 26
1 Hour
Archaeologists conduct an extensive excavation at the Spencer family estate of Althorp, house of Diana, Princess of Wales. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
The Princes in the Tower
Friday
Apr 26
1 Hour
Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley searches for what really happened to Richard III's two nephews, who many believe he had murdered. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Friday
Apr 26
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. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
Archaeology at Althorp
Sunday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Archaeologists conduct an extensive excavation at the Spencer family estate of Althorp, house of Diana, Princess of Wales. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
The Princes in the Tower
Sunday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley searches for what really happened to Richard III's two nephews, who many believe he had murdered. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Sunday
Apr 28
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. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
Archaeology at Althorp
Sunday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Archaeologists conduct an extensive excavation at the Spencer family estate of Althorp, house of Diana, Princess of Wales. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
The Princes in the Tower
Sunday
Apr 28
1 Hour
Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley searches for what really happened to Richard III's two nephews, who many believe he had murdered. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Sunday
Apr 28
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. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
Archaeology at Althorp
Monday
Apr 29
1 Hour
Archaeologists conduct an extensive excavation at the Spencer family estate of Althorp, house of Diana, Princess of Wales. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
The Princes in the Tower
Monday
Apr 29
1 Hour
Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley searches for what really happened to Richard III's two nephews, who many believe he had murdered. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
Death in Britannia
Monday
Apr 29
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. -
Image
Secrets of the Dead
Archaeology at Althorp
Monday
Apr 29
1 Hour
Archaeologists conduct an extensive excavation at the Spencer family estate of Althorp, house of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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