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Secrets of the Dead

Secrets of the Dead

Part detective story, part true-life drama, Secrets of the Dead unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events. Using the most up-to-date science in the laboratory and in the field, scientists and researchers examine the missing pieces of each puzzle, completing the picture of what had been merely an assemblage of suppositions.

Upcoming episodes

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Airs on
WETA TV 26

Wed., November 11, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Airmen and the Headhunters

The story of a WWII U.S. bomber crew that, after its plane was downed over Borneo by Japanese antiaircraft fire, was taken in by the infamous Dakar tribe, which was known for headhunting. The documentary features archival footage.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Airs on
WETA HD

Wed., November 11, 2009
8:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Airmen and the Headhunters

The story of a WWII U.S. bomber crew that, after its plane was downed over Borneo by Japanese antiaircraft fire, was taken in by the infamous Dakar tribe, which was known for headhunting. The documentary features archival footage.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Airs on
WETA HD

Thu., November 12, 2009
6:00 am
(60 minutes)

The Airmen and the Headhunters

The story of a WWII U.S. bomber crew that, after its plane was downed over Borneo by Japanese antiaircraft fire, was taken in by the infamous Dakar tribe, which was known for headhunting. The documentary features archival footage.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

WETA HD Logo

Airs on
WETA HD

Thu., November 12, 2009
2:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Airmen and the Headhunters

The story of a WWII U.S. bomber crew that, after its plane was downed over Borneo by Japanese antiaircraft fire, was taken in by the infamous Dakar tribe, which was known for headhunting. The documentary features archival footage.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

WETA TV 26 Logo

Airs on
WETA TV 26

Thu., November 12, 2009
2:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Airmen and the Headhunters

The story of a WWII U.S. bomber crew that, after its plane was downed over Borneo by Japanese antiaircraft fire, was taken in by the infamous Dakar tribe, which was known for headhunting. The documentary features archival footage.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

WETA HD Logo

Airs on
WETA HD

Thu., November 12, 2009
5:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Airmen and the Headhunters

The story of a WWII U.S. bomber crew that, after its plane was downed over Borneo by Japanese antiaircraft fire, was taken in by the infamous Dakar tribe, which was known for headhunting. The documentary features archival footage.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Airs on
WETA TV 26

Fri., November 13, 2009
2:00 am
(60 minutes)

The Airmen and the Headhunters

The story of a WWII U.S. bomber crew that, after its plane was downed over Borneo by Japanese antiaircraft fire, was taken in by the infamous Dakar tribe, which was known for headhunting. The documentary features archival footage.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

WETA HD Logo

Airs on
WETA HD

Fri., November 13, 2009
2:00 am
(60 minutes)

The Airmen and the Headhunters

The story of a WWII U.S. bomber crew that, after its plane was downed over Borneo by Japanese antiaircraft fire, was taken in by the infamous Dakar tribe, which was known for headhunting. The documentary features archival footage.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

WETA HD Logo

Airs on
WETA HD

Fri., November 13, 2009
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

The Airmen and the Headhunters

The story of a WWII U.S. bomber crew that, after its plane was downed over Borneo by Japanese antiaircraft fire, was taken in by the infamous Dakar tribe, which was known for headhunting. The documentary features archival footage.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Airs on
WETA TV 26

Fri., November 13, 2009
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Airmen and the Headhunters

The story of a WWII U.S. bomber crew that, after its plane was downed over Borneo by Japanese antiaircraft fire, was taken in by the infamous Dakar tribe, which was known for headhunting. The documentary features archival footage.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

WETA HD Logo

Airs on
WETA HD

Fri., November 13, 2009
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Airmen and the Headhunters

The story of a WWII U.S. bomber crew that, after its plane was downed over Borneo by Japanese antiaircraft fire, was taken in by the infamous Dakar tribe, which was known for headhunting. The documentary features archival footage.

Closed Captioning Rating: TV-PG

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Channel guide

 WETA TV 26WETA HDWETA CreateWETA Kids Channel
Via antenna26.426.126.226.3
Comcast26, 267220 (DC), 219 (Balt)265266
Cox26, 802726800801
Verizon FIOS26, 471526474472
RCN266133938
DirecTV 26, 26-1  
Dish Network8076