Secrets of the Dead - Season 23 - Eps 6: Queens of Combat
What if women were hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome’s fearsome gladiators? A group of experts searches for evidence to prove women once fought in the arena just like men. Combining history, archaeology, and forensic investigation, journey across Europe in a quest for answers. If a female gladiator's existence can be proven definitively, what can we learn about their lives?
About Secrets of the Dead
Title: Secrets of the Dead
First Air Date: 2000-05-15
Last Air Date: 2025-10-22
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 6.3/10 (from 20 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 24
Total Episodes: 121
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary, Mystery
Production Companies: Thirteen
Synopsis
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 past events. Using the latest investigative techniques, forensic science and historical examination, it shatters accepted wisdom, challenges prevailing ideas, overturns existing hypotheses, spotlights forgotten mysteries, and ultimately rewrites history.