Secrets of the Dead

"Unearthing History"

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.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Secrets of the Dead
First Air Date	May 15, 2000
Last Air Date	February 4, 2026
Seasons	23
Episodes	123
Episode Runtime	NaNmin
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom, United States of America
Production Companies	Thirteen
Networks	PBS

S23E04

The Quest for Camelot

Can the stories about King Arthur be proven true? Was the legendary court of Camelot a real place? Join Prof. Mark Horton on his journey across Britain to prove real events and places inspired the chivalric myths. Horton scours medieval texts and archaeological sites for a new understanding of the Arthurian legends and what Britain was like after the Romans left in the fifth century.

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