The BEST episodes of Secrets of the Dead season 22

Every episode of Secrets of the Dead season 22, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Secrets of the Dead season 22!

Sometimes the truth gets carried to the grave. The techniques of modern forensic science are used to investigate a historical mystery to find proof of what really happened.

Last Updated: 11/27/2024Network: PBSStatus: Continuing
Field of Vampires
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8.60
5 votes

#1 - Field of Vampires

Season 22 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/30/2024

In 2022, a terrifying discovery: a female skeleton dating from 1650, buried with a sickle across her neck and giant padlock on her toe — double protection to keep her from rising from the dead. All the evidence points to her being buried as a vampire... and she’s not alone, with more than 50 deviant burials around her. Who was she and what did these burial rituals mean?

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Lost Treasures of Angkor -- The Discovery
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7.83
6 votes

#2 - Lost Treasures of Angkor -- The Discovery

Season 22 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/13/2024

Angkor was the capital of the Khmer empire, which controlled much of the region between the 9th and 15th centuries. The stunning accomplishments of Angkor’s great kings are clear to see –but the period preceding the foundation of their great city is shrouded in mystery. Now, the discovery of an incredible hoard of stunning artifacts is providing surprising new clues about this early Khmer society.

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Lost Treasures of Angkor -- King's Gold
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7.83
6 votes

#3 - Lost Treasures of Angkor -- King's Gold

Season 22 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2024

The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos, dating to the early days of the Khmer Empire, leads scientists to investigate how the priceless objects were made and where they might have originated. On their journey, they retrace the steps of the ancient kings and explore the sacred landscape around Vat Phou to learn more about this ancient civilization.

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The Civil War's Lost Massacre
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7.80
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#4 - The Civil War's Lost Massacre

Season 22 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/23/2024

Originally a supply depot for Union forces in Kentucky, Camp Nelson became the site where 10,000 Black soldiers trained in the Civil War. But in the war’s last months, these soldiers were attacked by bitter Southerners. Their remains have never been found, and a team is dedicated to finding them to memorialize their service and heroism.

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