Secrets of the Dead (1999)

Season 3

Scientists seek to uncover celebrated mysteries of the past in this occasional British series.

Released June 29, 1999 Episode 42 min None+

Genres: Documentary, History, Mystery

Keywords: imdb.reenactment, imdb.archaeologist, imdb.scientist, imdb.historian, imdb.theory, imdb.evidence, imdb.human-history + 14 more, imdb.archaeology, imdb.historical-character, imdb.interview, imdb.field-work, imdb.research, imdb.scientific-experiment, imdb.new-technology, imdb.exploration, imdb.archaeological-dig, imdb.reconstruction, imdb.narrated, imdb.historical-landmark, imdb.puzzle, imdb.four-word-title

Watch Providers: PBS, Spectrum On Demand

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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S3E1 - The Riddle of Pompeii

In the year 79 A.D. volcanic eruption of Vesuvius buried the rich ancient Roman town of Pompeii killing everyone there. However, the way the bodies were preserved contradicts the theory on how they died. So, what really killed them?

Feb. 1, 2001, midnight

S3E2 - The Hidden Scrolls of Herculaneum

In AD 79, towns such as Herculaneum and Pompeii were buried in a volcanic eruption. Hundreds of carbonized scrolls were found in a library In Herculaneum's Villa of the Papyri owned by Julius Caesar's father-in-law. What's on them?

Feb. 8, 2001, midnight

S3E3 - Gladiator Girl

In 1997, the London Museum unearthed a second century Roman grave of a woman in her mid thirties in London, England. Are these the first found remains of the fabled female gladiators?

May 14, 2001, midnight

S3E4 - Sounds from the Stone Age

Is Stonehenge a masterpiece of acoustics made by the people of Neolithic to amplify sound in just the right way for greater effect during their religious ceremonies?

Nov. 12, 2001, midnight

S3E5 - The First Human?

In the year 2000 in Kenya, a team of scientists found the remains of a 6-million-year-old Homininae species they named Orrorin tugenensis. Is this the oldest known direct human ancestor?

Nov. 19, 2001, midnight

S3E6 - Mystery of Zulu Dawn

How did Zulu tribesmen defeat the British army in the Battle of Isandlwana in South Africa in 1879.

Dec. 3, 2001, midnight

S3E7 - Who Burnt Rome?

Who burnt Rome in AD 64? Was it the supposedly unhinged Roman emperor Nero or did the zealots among the Christians he prosecuted do it?

Dec. 10, 2001, midnight

S3E8 - King Midas's Feast

Scientists analyze the funeral feast found at King Midas' tomb and top chefs attempt to recreate some of these dishes and beverages including Midas' mysterious elixir.

Dec. 30, 2001, midnight

Episode Runtime: 42 min.

Season Runtime: 42 min.

Released: June 29, 1999

Last Air Date: March 29, 2003, midnight

Status: Returning Series

Certification: NR

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