Scientists investigate whether surviving an escape from Alcatraz prison was possible.

The Alcatraz Escape Secrets of the Dead

Premiered March 29, 2016
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The Alcatraz Escape

Using innovative, 3D-modelling technology, scientists set out to prove whether it’s possible three inmates were able to survive one of the most daring prison escapes on record.

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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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