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. (60 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Wed, 12/11 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Last Days of Pompeii

The discovery of an intact wooden chariot, the only one ever found, provides new insight into the final days of Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago. (60 minutes)

Thu, 12/12 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Last Days of Pompeii

The discovery of an intact wooden chariot, the only one ever found, provides new insight into the final days of Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago. (60 minutes)

Sun, 12/15 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Last Days of Pompeii

The discovery of an intact wooden chariot, the only one ever found, provides new insight into the final days of Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago. (60 minutes)

Sun, 12/15 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Last Days of Pompeii

The discovery of an intact wooden chariot, the only one ever found, provides new insight into the final days of Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago. (60 minutes)

Wed, 12/18 at 8:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

The Sunken Basilica

A survey flight over Turkey's Lake Iznik unexpectedly reveals the sunken remains of a fourth-century basilica. (60 minutes)

Wed, 12/18 at 9:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Archaeology at Althorp

Archaeologists conduct an extensive excavation at the Spencer family estate of Althorp, house of Diana, Princess of Wales. (60 minutes)

Wed, 12/18 at 1:59 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Last Days of Pompeii

The discovery of an intact wooden chariot, the only one ever found, provides new insight into the final days of Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago. (61 minutes)