Grooming habits have been a reflection of the human condition since the beginning of civilization. At any point in recorded history (and likely well before), a beard could be a status signifier, an expression of rebellion, a religious right, a fashion statement, or proof of military conquest. In observance of No-Shave November, Secrets of the Dead […]
A roundup of Secrets in the News for October 2019. Read more below for Viking swords, ancient Swiss monuments, lasers, and more. Hundreds Of Viking Sword Fragments Discovered In Estonia Forbes reports: In two locations near Estonia’s northern coast, archaeologists uncovered fragments of about 100 swords that date back to the Viking Age. The two sites–located just […]
A roundup of Secrets in the News for late September 2019. Read more below for a Canadian Shipwreck, a haunting fresco from Pompeii, an ancient sea monster, and more. Underwater archaeologists release photos and video of the HMS Terror shipwreck Canada Parks reports: The Canadian government and Inuit are working in partnership to explore the wrecks […]
A roundup of Secrets in the News for September. Read more below for a 2,000-year-old “iPhone,” Neanderthal footprints, Ancient language translators, and more. ‘Mayan Girls’ Step Forward As Next Generation Of Translators Of An Ancient Language WLRN Miami reports: A group of high schoolers called the Mayan Girls help translate Q’anjob’al, an indigenous language with […]
On July 17, the Egypt Ministry of Antiquities announced that the gilded coffin of King Tutankhaman was moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum for restoration. This is the first time the coffin has been restored since it was discovered in 1922. The gilded coffin of Tutankhamun is at the Grand Egyptian Museum for restoration for […]
Secrets of the Dead is returning this summer with a much-anticipated encore and two brand new episode premieres. Check out the lineup for the Summer of Secrets on PBS: Secrets of the Dead: Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb Encores Tuesday, June 18 at 8 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) Join Kathleen Martinez, criminal lawyer turned maverick […]
Secrets of the Dead: Mumbai Massacre airs March 20 on PBS to Coincide with the Theatrical Release of “Hotel Mumbai” Secrets of the Dead documentary about the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks inspired the feature film THIRTEEN’s Secrets of the Dead presents a special encore presentation of Mumbai Massacre airing Wednesday, March 20 at 10 p.m. on […]
After centuries of occupation and leadership, the Roman Empire left Britain in 410 AD and the island’s fate was left hanging in the balance. Historians tend to agree that Britain quickly descended into a tumultuous and violent period knows as the Dark Ages, leaving the nation vulnerable to invading Angle and Saxon armies from northern […]
Death, Burial and Iron Coffins How Almond Dunbar Fisk’s invention revolutionized death’s place in American life. By Scott Warnasch Iron coffins are fascinating artifacts of a time when friction between technology and tradition created a spiritual crisis in the early days of the United States. They’re also a great example of how the unintended effects […]
LISTEN: Slavery and Freedom in New York City In conjunction with The Woman in the Iron Coffin, we’ve partnered with the historians at the Dig: A History podcast, who provide additional context on slavery in the Northern United States, how it came to an end, and the lives of free black people in the United States. LISTEN: Slavery […]
