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Secrets of the Dead
Radar Technologies Aid in Search for Civil War Burial Site
Aided by University of Kentucky archaeologist Dr. Philip Mink and the university’s EduceLab Mobile Team, researchers examine the land around where the Simpsonville Massacre occurred, hoping to find the lost burial grounds of the slain soldiers.
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A professor seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history.
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Experts search for evidence that female gladiators once existed in Ancient Rome.
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Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
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Scientists study medieval bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.
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See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
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An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.
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The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.
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Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
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Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
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Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
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The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.
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Uncover the mystery behind the discovery of more than 50 "vampire" burials.