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Secrets of the Dead Returns with Six New Episodes, Wednesdays, October 20 – November 24.
Explore mysteries surrounding Ferdinand Magellan, prehistoric women, the origins of Stonehenge, a 1980s art heist and more.
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Fall 2021 Series Sell
Preview: Season 19 | 32sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore mysteries surrounding Ferdinand Magellan, prehistoric women, the origins of Stonehenge, a 1980s art heist and more.
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Preview: S19 | 32s | Secrets of the Dead Returns with Six New Episodes, Wednesdays, October 20 – November 24. (32s)
Preview | The Caravaggio Heist
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Preview: S19 Ep6 | 32s | Fr. Marius Zerafa risks his life to recover a Caravaggio masterpiece stolen in 1984. (32s)
Plotting to Recover a Stolen Caravaggio
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Clip: S19 Ep6 | 3m 1s | Fr. Zerafa and Maltese law enforcement work together to recover a Caravaggio painting. (3m 1s)
A Samurai's Christening Affects Global Trade Routes
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Clip: S19 Ep5 | 2m 52s | On his diplomatic mission to Europe, samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga converts to Christianity. (2m 52s)
Preview | A Samurai in the Vatican
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Preview: S19 Ep5 | 32s | In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route. (32s)
Recently Discovered Letter Anticipates Hindenburg Problems
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Clip: S19 Ep4 | 2m 13s | A newly discovered letter reveals Cpt. Lehmann knew of the Hindenburg's damaged gas bag. (2m 13s)
Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws Preview
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Preview: S19 Ep4 | 32s | A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937. (32s)
Preview | The First Circle of Stonehenge
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Preview: S19 Ep3 | 32s | New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered. (32s)
Modern Geotechnology 'Fingerprints' Stonehenge's Bluestones
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Clip: S19 Ep3 | 2m 28s | Modern geotechnology tools reveal Stonehenge's Bluestones came from Wales' Preseli Hills. (2m 28s)
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Preview: S19 Ep2 | 32s | The latest research from across the globe sheds new light on our ancient foremothers. (32s)
Misgendered Skeleton Changes Views on Prehistoric Women
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Clip: S19 Ep2 | 2m 24s | A 1995 discovery alters perceptions of gender roles in the Paleolithic Era. (2m 24s)
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Preview: S19 Ep1 | 32s | Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe. (32s)
Magellan's Unexpected Journey around the Globe
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Clip: S19 Ep1 | 2m 31s | The expedition to the Spice Islands becomes an unexpectedly long trip for Magellan’s crew. (2m 31s)
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