How many seasons does Secrets of the Dead have?

Secrets of the Dead has 23 seasons and 123 episodes.

Is Secrets of the Dead renewed or canceled?

Secrets of the Dead is currently returning. A premiere date has not been announced yet.

Where can I watch Secrets of the Dead?

Secrets of the Dead is available on PBS. You can stream it on YouTube TV, PBS, WETA+.

Secrets of the Dead

Name: Secrets of the Dead
Genre: Documentary, Mystery
Released: 2000-05-15
Rating: 6.3

RETURNING23 Seasons123 Episodes★ 6.3

NetworkPBS

First AiredMay 15, 2000

Last AiredFeb 11, 2026

GenreDocumentary, Mystery

Runtime56 min

Part detective story, part true-life drama, long-running series explores some of the most iconic moments in history to debunk myths and shed new light on past events. Using the latest investigative techniques, forensic science and historical examination, it shatters accepted wisdom, challenges prevailing ideas, overturns existing hypotheses, spotlights forgotten mysteries, and ultimately rewrites history.

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Seasons & Episodes23 seasons · 123 episodes

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A mysterious ancient city lies hidden in the mountains of Sichuan—remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion for thousands of years, until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in 1986. More than 10,000 unusual items have been found at the site which experts believe may be as archaeologically important as the Terracotta Army of Xi'an. Could this be the capital of the ancient Shu kingdom?

E2Picturing Shakespeare

Nov 12, 202555m

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered “official” – but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family’s mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the third? British window washer Steven Wadlow, whose father bought the portrait in the 1960s, is on the hunt to prove the painting is indeed genuine. If so, it could be worth as much as $200 million.

E3Queens of Combat

Jan 28, 202655m

What if women were hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome’s fearsome gladiators? A group of experts searches for evidence to prove women once fought in the arena just like men. Combining history, archaeology, and forensic investigation, journey across Europe in a quest for answers. If a female gladiator's existence can be proven definitively, what can we learn about their lives?

E4The Quest for Camelot

Feb 4, 202655m

Can the stories about King Arthur be proven true? Was the legendary court of Camelot a real place? Join Prof. Mark Horton on his journey across Britain to prove real events and places inspired the chivalric myths. Horton scours medieval texts and archaeological sites for a new understanding of the Arthurian legends and what Britain was like after the Romans left in the fifth century.

About Secrets of the Dead

Secrets of the Dead is a documentary, mystery series on PBS. The show first aired on May 15, 2000 and currently has 23 seasons and 123 episodes. Secrets of the Dead has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 6.3/10 based on 20 votes.