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TV series

Secrets of the Dead

Unearthing History

2000 · NR · 24 seasons · 125 episodes

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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.

About 116h 40m to watch every episode. An estimate: 125 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 56 minutes.

TMDB lists the next episode for Nov 11, 2026.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • PBS
  • Thirteen
  • WETA+

Free

  • PBS
  • WETA+

Free with ads

  • KQED

Buy

  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies

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Main cast

  • Liev Schreiber
    Narrator (voice)
    52 episodes

  • Roy Scheider
    Narrator (voice)
    5 episodes

  • Jay O. Sanders
    Narrator (voice)
    3 episodes

  • David Keys
    Himself - Scientist
    2 episodes

  • Jonathan Petropoulos
    Self
    2 episodes

  • Georgi Markov
    1 episode

  • Ian Knight
    Himself - Historian
    1 episode

  • Tony Pollard
    Himself - Archaeologist
    1 episode

  • Dr. Jeannine Davis-Kimball
    herself
    1 episode

  • Linnda R. Caporael
    herself
    1 episode

  • Addison Bain
    himself
    1 episode

  • Mike Pitts
    Himself - Archaeologist
    1 episode

  • Martin Biddle
    Himself - Archaeologist
    1 episode

  • Frank Hancock
    Himself - Pathologist
    1 episode

  • Birthe Biddle
    Herself - Archaeologist
    1 episode

  • Charlotte Roberts
    Herself - Archaeologist
    1 episode

  • Alan Ruffman
    Himself - Historian
    1 episode

  • Ryan Parr
    Himself - PhD
    1 episode

Seasons