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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Secrets of the Dead Season 22 Episode 1 - The Civil War's Lost Massacre
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    #1 - The Civil War's Lost Massacre

    S22:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Secrets of the Dead Season 22 Episode 2 - Field of Vampires
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    #2 - Field of Vampires

    S22:E2

    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:Unknown
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  3. Secrets of the Dead Season 22 Episode 3 - Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    #3 - Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery

    S22:E3

    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:Unknown
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  4. Secrets of the Dead Season 22 Episode 4 - Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold

    S22:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Secrets of the Dead Season 22 Episode 5 - Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part One)
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #5 - Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part One)

    S22:E5

    Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse, who became Hermann Göring’s personal collector in Paris, tasked with finding the most desirable works of art the Nazis stole from Jews. Post-war, Lohse spent a brief time in prison, but then returned to Munich and resumed his career as a dealer, more often than not trading in art looted during World War II.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Secrets of the Dead Season 22 Episode 6 - Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part Two)
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief (Part Two)

    S22:E6

    Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse, who became Hermann Göring’s personal collector in Paris, tasked with finding the most desirable works of art the Nazis stole from Jews. Post-war, Lohse spent a brief time in prison, but then returned to Munich and resumed his career as a dealer, more often than not trading in art looted during World War II.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"The Civil War's Lost Massacre" is the best rated episode of "Secrets of the Dead" season 22. It scored 8.1/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/23/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Field of Vampires".