Secrets of the Dead.

Secrets of the Dead

Decoding Hieroglyphics

How ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago; the archaeological work being done in Egypt to understand one of the most important scribes. (60 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

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

Queens of Combat

Experts combine history, archaeology and forensic investigation into a quest to prove women fought alongside men in Rome's ancient amphitheaters. (60 minutes)

Sun, 2/1 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Queens of Combat

Experts combine history, archaeology and forensic investigation into a quest to prove women fought alongside men in Rome's ancient amphitheaters. (60 minutes)

Wed, 2/4 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

The Quest for Camelot

Professor Mark Horton takes a journey across Britain to prove real events and places inspired the chivalric myths of King Arthur and the court of Camelot. (60 minutes)

Wed, 2/4 at 10:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

King Arthur's Lost Kingdom

Archaeological evidence suggests that the legend of King Arthur began in a 5th-century trading village following the departure of the Romans. (60 minutes)

Thu, 2/5 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

The Quest for Camelot

Professor Mark Horton takes a journey across Britain to prove real events and places inspired the chivalric myths of King Arthur and the court of Camelot. (60 minutes)

Sun, 2/8 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

The Quest for Camelot

Professor Mark Horton takes a journey across Britain to prove real events and places inspired the chivalric myths of King Arthur and the court of Camelot. (60 minutes)