Secrets of the Dead (1999)

Documentary · History · Mystery

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.

IMDb rating: 8.3 (66 votes)
Episode average: 7.0 -1.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (1999)

6.96 avg 5 episodes 7.2 → 7.6 41 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Blood Red Roses	7.2	12
3	The Lost Vikings	7.3	16
4	Cannibals of the Canyon	4.9	9
5	Catastrophe - The Day the Sun Went Out	7.8	11
6	Catastrophe - How the World Changed	7.6	8