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The Best Episodes of Secrets of the Dead Season 22

Every episode of Secrets of the Dead Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Secrets of the Dead Season 22!

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...
Genres:DocumentaryMystery
Network:PBS

Season 22 Ratings Summary

"The Civil War's Lost Massacre" is the best rated episode of "Secrets of the Dead" season 22. It scored 8/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/23/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Field of Vampires".

  • The Civil War's Lost Massacre
    8.0/1024 votes

    #1 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Field of Vampires
    8.0/1025 votes

    #2 - 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?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery
    7.7/1019 votes

    #3 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold
    7.1/1013 votes

    #4 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A