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Secrets of the Dead

Wednesday, May 27 at 10pm on MPT - China's Bronze Kingdom

A mysterious ancient city lies hidden in the mountains of Sichuan - remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion for thousands of years, until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in 1929. More than 10, 000 unusual items have been found at the site which experts believe may be as archaeologically important as the Terracotta Army of Xi'an. Could this be the capital of the ancient Shu kingdom?

Secrets of the Dead
Preview | China's Bronze Kingdom

The chance discovery of a jade artifact unearths an ancient Chinese city.

About the program

Explore some iconic historical moments while debunking long-held myths and shining new light on past events. Advances in investigative techniques, forensic science and historical scholarship offer new evidence on forgotten mysteries.