Secrets of the Dead Season 23 Episodes

Episode 1

China's Bronze Kingdom

Wed, Nov 5, 2025

Episode 2

Picturing Shakespeare

Wed, Nov 12, 2025

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered "official". However, 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.

Episode 3

Queens of Combat

Wed, Jan 28, 2026

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.

Episode 4

The Quest for Camelot

Wed, Feb 4, 2026

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.