Secrets of the Dead.

Secrets of the Dead

Decoding Hieroglyphics

How ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and the archaeological work being done in Egypt to understand one of the most important scribes. (59 minutes)

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Wed, 1/15 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Death in Britannia

A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. (59 minutes)

Thu, 1/16 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Death in Britannia

A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. (60 minutes)

Sun, 1/19 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Death in Britannia

A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. (60 minutes)

Sun, 1/19 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Death in Britannia

A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. (60 minutes)

Tue, 1/21 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Death in Britannia

A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. (60 minutes)

Wed, 1/22 at 12:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Death in Britannia

A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. (60 minutes)

Wed, 1/22 at 8:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Death in Britannia

A skeleton dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone, possibly indicating the person was crucified. (60 minutes)