Secrets of the Dead.

Secrets of the Dead

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)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Wed, 1/28 at 9:00 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)

Thu, 2/5 at 2:30 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 4:00 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)

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

The Herculaneum Scrolls

Computer scientist Brent Seales attempts to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy. (60 minutes)

Thu, 2/12 at 2:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV

The Herculaneum Scrolls

Computer scientist Brent Seales attempts to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy. (60 minutes)