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

Wed, 11/5 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

The Princes in the Tower

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley searches for what really happened to Richard III's two nephews, who many believe he had murdered. (60 minutes)

Thu, 11/6 at 2:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV

The Princes in the Tower

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley searches for what really happened to Richard III's two nephews, who many believe he had murdered. (60 minutes)

Sat, 11/8 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

The Princes in the Tower

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley searches for what really happened to Richard III's two nephews, who many believe he had murdered. (60 minutes)

Sun, 11/9 at 1:55 am on Austin PBS HDTV

The Princes in the Tower

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley searches for what really happened to Richard III's two nephews, who many believe he had murdered. (60 minutes)

Sun, 11/9 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

The Princes in the Tower

Amateur archaeologist Philippa Langley searches for what really happened to Richard III's two nephews, who many believe he had murdered. (60 minutes)

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

Picturing Shakespeare

If it is deemed genuine, a portrait of Shakespeare that has been hanging over a mantlepiece for the past 50 years could be worth as much as $200 million. (60 minutes)