Uncover evidence that could explain how ancient Greeks got inside the walls of Troy

The Real Trojan Horse Secrets of the Dead

Premiered October 13, 2015
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The Real Trojan Horse

It was the ultimate sneak attack, bringing a city that would withstood nine years of battle to its knees. But was it simply a work of fiction? Or did the Greeks really trick the Trojans into defeat with a giant wooden horse that concealed enough soldiers to reduce the powerful city to rubble?

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Secrets of the Dead

Secrets of the Dead is part detective story, part true-life drama that unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events.

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