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The Best Episodes of Unearthing Ancient Secrets Season 1

Every episode of Unearthing Ancient Secrets Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Unearthing Ancient Secrets Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Unearthing Ancient Secrets Season 1

New forensic techniques are radically altering our understanding of the past, and helping to resolve mysteries about the lives of some of the greatest figures...

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  1. Background image for The Unsolved Death of Cleopatra
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - The Unsolved Death of Cleopatra

    S1:E1

    For 2000 years, only one verdict has been recorded-suicide by snakebite. Scientific evidence suggests this is not how Cleopatra died. Criminal Profiler Pat Brown,and a team of experts apply 21st century forensic analysis to re-open the investigation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Egypt's Mystery Tomb
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Egypt's Mystery Tomb

    S1:E2

    When the tomb of King Tut was found in 1922, many believed the Valley of the Kings had given up all it's secrets. Now, archaeologists have found a new tomb just a few metres away. We will follow the experts as they discover just what, or who, lies inside.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Khubilai Khan's Lost Fleet
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Khubilai Khan's Lost Fleet

    S1:E3

    In 1281, Khubilai Khan, built the world's largest fleet. In one night, 4,000 ships sank in a hurricane and were destroyed. A team of underwater archaeologists has discovered a ship that could be from that fleet. Forensic analysis will tell the truestory.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Alexander the Great: A Case for Murder?
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Alexander the Great: A Case for Murder?

    S1:E4

    Suspicion has surrounded the untimely demise of Alexander the Great since the day he died. Now modern science could finally tell us what really happened. This film pieces together the forensic evidence to solve a 2,300 year old murder mystery.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - True Gladiator

    S1:E5

    The blood of Roman Gladiators kept an Empire entertained for more than 500 years. This film joins a team of forensic scientists to analyze their skeletons, expose the myths and resurrect the life of a real.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Who Killed Julius Caesar?
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Who Killed Julius Caesar?

    S1:E6

    In the first ever application of modern science to the murder of Julius Caesar, this film uses the latest Crime Scene Investigation techniques, computer reconstruction technology, and experts to reveal a shocking new assessment of the truth.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Secrets of the Great Plague
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    #7 - Secrets of the Great Plague

    S1:E7

    Through a series of groundbreaking experiments and archaeological discoveries, we show how the Great Plague's survivors could hold the key to fighting the infectious diseases of the 21st century, and how our bodies could teach us to outsmart new infection.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Jack the Ripper
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Jack the Ripper

    S1:E8

    Jack The Ripper's reign of terror remains one of history's greatest mysteries. With the benefits of modern criminology and psychological analysis, we use 21st century techniques to understand a 19th century killer. The results completely change the game.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for The Sphinx Unmasked
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #9 - The Sphinx Unmasked

    S1:E9

    Dr Vassil Dobrev sets out to discover the truth about the Sphinx. Does it really represent the pharaoh Khafre? Using scientific techniques, Vassil finds a different explanation. That the Sphinx was created by a by a pharaoh that history forgot: Djedefre.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - King Tut's Mysterious Death

    S1:E10

    Two former FBI agents take on their coldest case yet: the death of Tutankhamun. Using cutting edge science they spend almost four years investigating. Will a CT scan of his mummy finally reveal a cause of death? Was Tut murdered?

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Unsolved Death of Cleopatra" is the best rated episode of "Unearthing Ancient Secrets" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/19/2009. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Egypt's Mystery Tomb".