Secrets of the Dead

Description

Experts use modern forensic techniques to shed new light on historical mysteries such as the sinking of the Andrea Doria and the riddle of whether a weather or geological event of some kind might have triggered the Dark Ages.

Upcoming Episodes

Cleopatra's Last Temple

A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis. (60 minutes)

Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 @ 02:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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Cracking the Queen's Code

Three codebreakers succeed in decoding 57 encrypted letters from Mary, Queen of Scots, detailing efforts to free herself from imprisonment. (60 minutes)

Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 @ 10:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 @ 02:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 @ 02:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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Decoding Hieroglyphics

How ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago; the archaeological work being done in Egypt to understand one of the most important scribes. (60 minutes)

Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 @ 11:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 @ 11:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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Chasing the Plague

Scientists track down medieval bubonic plague victims and study the virus in hopes of preventing future outbreaks. (60 minutes)

Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 @ 10:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 @ 02:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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