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Secrets of the Dead

Season 2 Episode 1: The Witches Curse

The next episode delves into the Salem Witch Trials, reevaluating historical records through the lens of modern forensic science. Experts propose a groundbreaking theory, suggesting that a toxic fungus may have played a crucial role in the tragic events that unfolded.

Season 2 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Witches Curse

1. The Witches Curse

Aired: Jun 26, 2001

The next episode delves into the Salem Witch Trials, reevaluating historical ...

Episode 2 Murder at Stonehenge

2. Murder at Stonehenge

Aired: Jul 3, 2001

Archaeologist Mike Pitts unravels the secrets of a 3,000-year-old mystery as ...

Episode 3 Death at Jamestown

3. Death at Jamestown

Aired: Jul 10, 2001

The next episode delves into the mysterious decline of Jamestown, the first p...

Episode 4 Day of the Zulu

4. Day of the Zulu

Aired: Jul 17, 2001

The fateful Battle of Isandlwana is re-examined, shedding light on the events...

Episode 5 Tomb of Christ

5. Tomb of Christ

Aired: Jul 24, 2001

In the next episode, archaeologists Martin Biddle and his wife Birthe embark ...

Episode 6 The Syphilis Enigma

6. The Syphilis Enigma

Aired: Jul 31, 2001

The origins of syphilis remain a topic of debate, with some theories pointing...

Info about Secrets of the Dead

Seasons: 22

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Genres:War, Documentary, History