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S4 E10 The Donner Party's Lost Legacy

Documentary

PG

42m

Apr 6, 2025

In the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Donner Party's tragic tale is revisited with the recent uncovering of artifacts, including glass shards and a writing slate, preserved in ice since the infamous 1846 expedition.

Season 4, 10 Episodes

Season 4 (10 Episodes)

Secrets in the Ice - Echos of the Lost Mountaineer

Echos of the Lost Mountaineer,

The search for Janet Mae Johnson, the missing mountaineer from 1973, takes a new turn with the discovery of her backpack and camera in 2020, raising new questions about her tragic fate.

Secrets in the Ice - Secrets of the Antarctic Abyss

Secrets of the Antarctic Abyss,

On the Tibetan plateau, evidence reveals that ancient Denisovans thrived by hunting snow leopards, showcasing their adaptability. In Siberia, a 44,000-year-old wolf, perfectly preserved in permafrost, may hold secrets about Ice Age bacteria.

Secrets in the Ice - Woolly Mammoths Last Stand

Woolly Mammoths Last Stand,

Modern archaeology reveals new insights into the identities and significance of two Viking women buried in the Oseberg mound, in Norway. In China, a 1,300-year-old murder mystery is uncovered within a tomb raider's tunnel.

Secrets in the Ice - Battlefields Beneath the Alps

Battlefields Beneath the Alps,

In the Swiss Alps, a Roman dagger discovery reveals a 2,000-year-old battlefield where the Suanetes tribe fell to the Roman Empire. The ill-fated 1897 Arctic balloon expedition led by Salomon August Andree is reexamined.

Secrets in the Ice - The Giant Penguin Enigma

The Giant Penguin Enigma,

In Italy, the disappearance of investigative journalist Mauro De Mauro leads to the discovery of remains in a Mount Etna cave, unveiling a dark history tied to the mafia and a high-profile assassination from 1962.

Secrets in the Ice - The Pantagonia Ice Dragon

The Pantagonia Ice Dragon,

A 17th-century Dutch shipwreck, identified as a fluit, is discovered in the Gulf of Finland, offering rare insights into 1600s maritime trade and naval architecture. In Patagonia, scientists uncover the ice dragon, an extremophile species.

Secrets in the Ice - Ice Age Battlefield

Ice Age Battlefield,

A Swiss fisherman uncovers ancient Celtic relics in Lake Neuchatel, hinting at a violent Iron Age battle around 225 BCE. In Nepal's Mebrak caves, a burial chamber revealed 30 mummified bodies from 400 BC to 50 AD.

Secrets in the Ice - Siberian Death Mask

Siberian Death Mask,

A 1,700-year-old death mask from Siberia reveals ancient cranial surgery, shedding light on advanced medical practices of the Tashtyk culture. In Norway, a hidden World War II coastal battery on Svaerholt Cape unveils harsh realities.

Secrets in the Ice - Frozen Secrets of Prehistoric Warfare

Frozen Secrets of Prehistoric Warfare,

In the Himalayas, the 2021 floods in Uttarakhand, India spark fears of buried Cold War nuclear devices, but scientists traced the disaster to a glacier collapse, revealing the environmental impact of past geopolitical tensions.

Secrets in the Ice - The Donner Party's Lost Legacy

The Donner Party's Lost Legacy,

In the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Donner Party's tragic tale is revisited with the recent uncovering of artifacts, including glass shards and a writing slate, preserved in ice since the infamous 1846 expedition.

Details

Secrets in the Ice

Documentary

PG

1 Season

42m

Using experts and scientists, rare archive footage and cutting edge CGI animation, Secrets in the Ice features the mysteries and lost relics from the coldest places on earth.

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