Secrets of the Dead

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2000-05-15

Last Air Date: 2025-10-22

Number of Seasons: 23

Number of Episodes: 121

Networks: PBS

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Top Cast

Liev Schreiber as Narrator
Roy Scheider as Narrator
David Keys as Himself - Scientist
Georgi Markov as N/A
Ian Knight as Himself - Historian
Tony Pollard as Himself - Archaeologist
Dr. Jeannine Davis-Kimball as herself
Linnda R. Caporael as herself
Addison Bain as himself
Mike Pitts as Himself - Archaeologist

Seasons

Specials (2017) - (1 Episodes)

Season 1 (2000) - (5 Episodes)

Season 2 (2001) - (6 Episodes)

Season 3 (2001) - (6 Episodes)

Season 4 (2003) - (6 Episodes)

Season 5 (2005) - (5 Episodes)

Season 6 (2006) - (5 Episodes)

Season 7 (2008) - (2 Episodes)

Season 8 (2008) - (4 Episodes)

Season 9 (2009) - (6 Episodes)

Season 10 (2010) - (3 Episodes)

Season 11 (2011) - (3 Episodes)

Season 12 (2012) - (6 Episodes)

Season 13 (2013) - (7 Episodes)

Season 14 (2015) - (3 Episodes)

Season 15 (2015) - (5 Episodes)

Season 16 (2016) - (5 Episodes)

Season 17 (2018) - (7 Episodes)

Season 18 (2019) - (6 Episodes)

Season 19 (2021) - (6 Episodes)

Season 20 (2022) - (7 Episodes)

Season 21 (2023) - (6 Episodes)

Season 22 (2024) - (6 Episodes)

Season 23 (2025) - (6 Episodes)

Specials (2017)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Secrets of Spanish Florida (2017-12-26)

This special episode uncovers one story of America’s past that never made it into textbooks. Follow some of America’s leading archaeologists, maritime scientists, and historians as they share the story of Florida’s earliest settlers. It’s a story that has taken more than 450 years to reveal.