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Secrets of the Dead

Season 3 Episode 5: Tragedy at the Pole

The next episode delves into the treacherous expedition of Terra Nova, led by British explorer Robert F. Scott, as scientist Susan Solomon reconstructs the perilous journey to reach the South Pole first in 1912.

Season 3 Episodes:

Episode 1 Search for the First Human

1. Search for the First Human

Aired: May 8, 2001

The fossilized remains found in Kenya in 2000 have sparked excitement among s...

Episode 2 The Mystery of the Black Death

2. The Mystery of the Black Death

Aired: Oct 30, 2002

A mysterious town in medieval England holds the secret to a centuries-old eni...

Episode 3 Titanic's Ghosts

3. Titanic's Ghosts

Aired: Nov 20, 2002

Canadian rescue ships recovered 328 bodies and buried dozens in unmarked grav...

Episode 4 The Great Fire of Rome

4. The Great Fire of Rome

Aired: Nov 27, 2002

Next episode of Secrets of the Dead delves into the mystery of the 64 AD fire...

Episode 5 Tragedy at the Pole

5. Tragedy at the Pole

Aired: Jan 15, 2003

The next episode delves into the treacherous expedition of Terra Nova, led by...

Episode 6 Bombing Nazi Dams

6. Bombing Nazi Dams

Aired: Feb 12, 2003

Wallis attempts to crack the code of destroying the Nazis' most crucial hydro...

Main Cast

Liev SchreiberNarrator

David HaigRobert Scott

Patrick Bill

Patrick BillMeteorologist

Creators

Henry Singer

Henry SingerDirector

Info about Secrets of the Dead

Seasons: 22

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Genres:War, Documentary, History