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Secrets of the Dead

Season 18 Episode 2: Bombing Auschwitz

Experts and historians weigh in on the moral implications of the Allies' decision not to bomb Auschwitz, debating whether it was worth risking the lives of prisoners to potentially stop further atrocities.

Season 18 Episodes:

Episode 1 Galileo's Moon

1. Galileo's Moon

Aired: Jul 2, 2019

Galileo's groundbreaking book "Sidereus Nuncius" reveals the truth about our ...

Episode 2 Bombing Auschwitz

2. Bombing Auschwitz

Aired: Jan 21, 2020

Experts and historians weigh in on the moral implications of the Allies' deci...

Episode 3 Building Notre Dame

3. Building Notre Dame

Aired: Apr 8, 2020

The next episode delves into the epic story of Notre Dame de Paris, revealing...

Episode 4 Viking Warrior Queen

4. Viking Warrior Queen

Aired: Jul 7, 2020

A groundbreaking DNA study by Swedish archaeologists reveals that the remains...

Episode 6 Gangster's Gold

6. Gangster's Gold

Aired: Nov 18, 2020

Treasure hunters from three distinct groups embark on a quest to uncover the ...

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Info about Secrets of the Dead

Seasons: 22

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Genres:War, Documentary, History