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Secrets of the Dead

Season 18 Episode 4: Viking Warrior Queen

A groundbreaking DNA study by Swedish archaeologists reveals that the remains of a Viking warrior, initially believed to be a man, are actually those of a woman, discovered in a burial chamber in 1878.

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