Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
The first season of the PBS "Secrets of the Dead" are versions of the UK (Channel 4) documentary series of the same name. The episodes in this season were reworked (re-edited, re-branded, and re-narrated by Roy Scheider) from the UK episodes. The episodes were originally available on VHS as a season set and individually.
Season 2
These six episodes of this PBS documentary series are adapted from the UK series of the same name, but are re-edited, re-branded, and re-narrated by Liev Schreiber.
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Season 9
Season 10
Season 11
Season 12
Season 13
Season 14
Season 15
Season 16
Season 17
Season 18
Season 19
Season 20
Season 21
Season 22
Season 23
Season 24
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Liev Schreiber
Narrator (voice)
Roy Scheider
Narrator (voice)
Jay O. Sanders
Narrator (voice)
David Keys
Himself - Scientist
Jonathan Petropoulos
Self
Georgi Markov
Ian Knight
Himself - Historian
Tony Pollard
Himself - Archaeologist
Dr. Jeannine Davis-Kimball
herself
Linnda R. Caporael
herself
Addison Bain
himself
Mike Pitts
Himself - Archaeologist
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Secrets of the Dead has 24 seasons with 125 episodes.
Secrets of the Dead premiered on May 15, 2000.
Yes, Secrets of the Dead is currently ongoing with new episodes.
Secrets of the Dead originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Secrets of the Dead has a rating of 6.4/10 based on user reviews.
Secrets of the Dead is classified as Documentary, Mystery.