Secrets of the Dead - Season 6

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Dogfight Over Guadalcanal

1 - Dogfight Over Guadalcanal

Air Date: November 8, 2006

A pivotal moment in World War II, one of the most legendary and best documented dogfights in Air Force history is reconstructed.

Battle for the Bible

2 - Battle for the Bible

Air Date: April 25, 2007

The story behind the creation of the King James Bible from mysterious and inaccessible Latin texts to a book for the common english speaking people.

Herculaneum Uncovered

3 - Herculaneum Uncovered

Air Date: May 2, 2007

On August 24th, A.D. 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the city of Herculaneum. This program documents the archaeological re-discovery of that ancient, well preserved city on the Bay of Naples.

Headless Romans

4 - Headless Romans

Air Date: May 9, 2007

This documentary attempts to explain the mystery behind an unusual ancient burial site unearthed in England, and it's connection with a Roman Emperor.

Irish Escape

5 - Irish Escape

Air Date: May 16, 2007

A plea is smuggled to a New York reporter from within Western Australia's Fremantle Prison. This letter launched an American whaler that stood its ground against an armed British steamer for freedom and independence. The whaler was the Catalpa, its captain was George Anthony and its human cargo consisted of six Irish political prisoners, who had suffered at the Fremantle prison for a decade.