Secrets of the Dead - Season 21 - Eps 2: Death in Britannia

2023-11-0155 min⭐ 6.3/10

Uncover what happens when archaeologists study a skeleton found with an iron nail through its heel bone, suggesting the person was the victim of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain. Only one other skeleton with evidence of crucifixion has ever been found in the world. Who was he? What was life in Roman Britain like? And why did he receive such a gruesome punishment?

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About Secrets of the Dead

Secrets of the Dead

Title: Secrets of the Dead

First Air Date: 2000-05-15

Last Air Date: 2025-02-26

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 6.3/10 (from 20 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 23

Total Episodes: 115

Network: PBS

Genres: Documentary, Mystery

Production Companies: Thirteen

Synopsis

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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