Secrets of the Dead.

Secrets of the Dead

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)

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Wed, 8/20 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, 8/21 at 3:00 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)