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Part detective story, part true-life drama, SECRETS OF THE DEAD 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 to unearth new evidence, the series shatters accepted wisdom, challenges prevailing ideas, overturns existing hypotheses, spotlights forgotten mysteries, and ultimately rewrites history.

The long-running, award-winning series covers such topics as the Salem witch trials, the tomb of Christ, the black plague, the Allied hunt for Nazi scientists, The sinking of the Titanic, D-Day, and the ill-fated South Pole expedition of Robert F. Scott. The series has received ten CINE Golden Eagle Awards, five Gold Camera Awards at the US International Film & Video Festival, three News and Documentary Emmy Award nominations and a Chicago International Silver Hugo, among numerous other honors.

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PBS Presents SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE WOMAN IN THE IRON COFFIN Photo PBS Presents SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE WOMAN IN THE IRON COFFIN
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 22, 2018

Secrets of the Dead: The Woman in the Iron Coffin follows forensic archaeologist Scott Warnasch and a team of historians and scientists as they investigate the remains of a young African American woman who died in the first half of the 19th century. By piecing together the woman's story and the time...


Egypt's Great Pyramid Discovery Documentary Premieres January 2018 on PBS Photo Egypt's Great Pyramid Discovery Documentary Premieres January 2018 on PBS
by Emily Bruno - November 02, 2017

Following the publication of Nature's article acknowledging the greatest discovery in Egypt's Khufu pyramid for more than 1,000 years, THIRTEEN's Secrets of the Dead: Scanning the Pyramids will unveil the adventure behind this revelation in a new documentary premiering nationwide Wednesday, January ...


THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY Extends At East Village Playhouse Photo THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY Extends At East Village Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - January 03, 2018

The Off-Broadway hit The Bench starring Robert Galinsky, directed by Jay O. Sanders, will extend its sold out run at The East Village Playhouse (340 East 6th Street). It will start back up after the holidays beginning January 26 and will run an additional 12 weeks through April 13, 2018, playing Fri...


New CuriosityStream Documentary Gives Viewers Exclusive Look Inside the Great Pyramid Photo New CuriosityStream Documentary Gives Viewers Exclusive Look Inside the Great Pyramid's Secret Chambers
by Macon Prickett - January 24, 2018

A new CuriosityStream documentary is giving viewers an inside look at mysterious new chambers discovered deep inside Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza. The 90-minute film, Scanning The Pyramids, premieres tonight at 10pm ET on CuriosityStream, where it is also available on demand....


Actor Jay O. Sanders Receives Distinguished Alumni Award From Purchase College Photo Actor Jay O. Sanders Receives Distinguished Alumni Award From Purchase College
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2018

Purchase College, SUNY held its 46th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY. ...


Maryann Plunkett, Jay O. Sanders and More Star in CHRISTMAS EVE 1953 Online Reading t Photo Maryann Plunkett, Jay O. Sanders and More Star in CHRISTMAS EVE 1953 Online Reading to Benefit Shadowland Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 10, 2020

SHADOWLAND STAGES today announced that the theatre will present a special online benefit reading of CHRISTMAS EVE 1953, a short story by Tom Hanks that has been adapted for the stage by SHADOWLAND STAGES' artistic associate, James Glossman....


Photo Flash: THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY to be Presented at The New Ohio Theatre Photo Photo Flash: THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY to be Presented at The New Ohio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 11, 2020

Spit&vigor will be presenting the world premiere of another intriguing period piece. THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY, a dark comedy written by Sara Fellini (NYIT Award nominee and Planet Award winner) on nominee) is the story of an executed brothel madam and the friends, family, and secrets she left behind...


Chris Noth, Barry Shabaka Henley, and Cherry Lane Theatre Present THE BENCH this Fall Photo Chris Noth, Barry Shabaka Henley, and Cherry Lane Theatre Present THE BENCH this Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017

The Bench stars Robert Galinsky and marks the New York directorial debut of Jay O. Sanders, it will begin its limited run at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) on October 15 and will initially run Sunday evening at 7pm through December 17, 2017....


PBS Summer Slate Celebrates the Cultural, Technological Milestones of Summer of 1969 Photo PBS Summer Slate Celebrates the Cultural, Technological Milestones of Summer of 1969
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 02, 2019

PBS, America's home for documentary film, is telling the story of '69 with a special summer slate commemorating the cultural milestones and technological triumphs of 50 years ago....


Black Comedy THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY Begins Performances Off-Broadway July 8 Photo Black Comedy THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY Begins Performances Off-Broadway July 8
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2021

spit&vigor will present the World Premiere of THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY, a dark comedy written and directed by Sara Fellini (2015 NYIT Award nominee, 2014 Planet Award winner, 2018 Planet Award Outstanding Direction nominee)....


Photo Flash: First Look at THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY at the New Ohio Theatre Photo Photo Flash: First Look at THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY at the New Ohio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 01, 2020

spit&vigor is thrilled to announce the world premiere of THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY, written by Sara Fellini (2015 NYIT Award nominee, 2014 Planet Award winner // 2018 Planet Award Outstanding Direction nominee). Performances are Wednesdays thru Saturdays at 8PM, March 25th to April 12th at The New Oh...


Judith Light Joins Season Two of MANHUNT Photo Judith Light Joins Season Two of MANHUNT
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 11, 2019

Judith Light, Gethin Anthony and Jay O. Sanders are set to star alongside Jack Huston, Cameron Britton and Carla Gugino in Season 2 of Spectrum Originals and Lionsgate's anthology series MANHUNT: LONE WOLF. Headshots are attached....


PBS's SECRETS OF THE DEAD: SCANNING THE PYRAMIDS Reveals Historic New Discoveries, To Photo PBS's SECRETS OF THE DEAD: SCANNING THE PYRAMIDS Reveals Historic New Discoveries, Today
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2018

New documentary premieres Today, January 24 at 10 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). Streams January 25 via pbs.org/secrets and PBS apps....


PBS's SECRETS OF THE DEAD: SCANNING THE PYRAMIDS Reveals Historic New Discoveries, 1/ Photo PBS's SECRETS OF THE DEAD: SCANNING THE PYRAMIDS Reveals Historic New Discoveries, 1/24
by Tori Hartshorn - December 13, 2017

New documentary premieres Wednesday, January 24 at 10 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). Streams January 25 via pbs.org/secrets and PBS apps....


Robert Galinsky to Bring THE BENCH A HOMELESS LOVE STORY to the UK in April Photo Robert Galinsky to Bring THE BENCH A HOMELESS LOVE STORY to the UK in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 13, 2023

Playwright/performer/activist Galinsky has been invited to bring his hit Off Broadway play, The Bench A Homeless Love Story (Directed by Jay O. Sanders), to Oxford University and Cornwall England....


UNCLE VANYA Extends Through October 28th At Hunter Theater Project Photo UNCLE VANYA Extends Through October 28th At Hunter Theater Project
by Julie Musbach - October 01, 2018

The Hunter Theater Project at Hunter College (President, Jennifer J. Raab) announced a two-week extension today for the critically acclaimed New York premiere of Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA, directed by Richard Nelson, at the Frederick Loewe Theater (E. 68th Street between Lexington and Park Ave). T...


Judith Light Joins Season Two of MANHUNT Photo Judith Light Joins Season Two of MANHUNT
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 11, 2019

Judith Light, Gethin Anthony and Jay O. Sanders are set to star alongside Jack Huston, Cameron Britton and Carla Gugino in Season 2 of Spectrum Originals and Lionsgate's anthology series MANHUNT: LONE WOLF. Headshots are attached....


Barry Shabaka Henley to Star in Benefit Reading of Robert Galinsky's THE BENCH, A HOM Photo Barry Shabaka Henley to Star in Benefit Reading of Robert Galinsky's THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 10, 2020

TV's Barry 'Shabaka' Henley ('Bob Hearts Abishola,' 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' 'Better Call Saul') will star in a benefit reading of Robert Galinsky's hit play The Bench: A Homeless Love Story, directed by Drama Desk winner Jay O. Sanders, streaming on Facebook on Saturday, October 10, 10 PM est. ...


Review: I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER is Exemplary at DCPA Photo Review: I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER is Exemplary at DCPA
by Jon Bee - October 21, 2024

Familial trauma comes in all shapes and sizes, and usually when you least expect. A single moment can lead to many more in what may feel like a spiral, or perhaps even dominoes tumbling over each other, one by one....


SECRETS OF SPANISH FLORIDA Reveals the True Story of America's Past Premiering 12/26 Photo SECRETS OF SPANISH FLORIDA Reveals the True Story of America's Past Premiering 12/26 on PBS
by Tori Hartshorn - November 29, 2017

A SECRETS OF THE DEAD Special. New documentary premieres Tuesday, December 26 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). Streams December 27 via pbs.org/secrets and PBS OTT apps....


Hunter Theater Project Announces Richard Nelson's UNCLE VANYA Photo Hunter Theater Project Announces Richard Nelson's UNCLE VANYA
by Julie Musbach - June 26, 2018

 Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab announced today the inaugural production of the Hunter Theater Project, the New York premiere of Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA at the Frederick Loewe Theater at Hunter College (E. 68th Street and Lexington Avenue), directed by Richard Nelson. Translated byRic...


Photos: THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY Premieres Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre Photo Photos: THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY Premieres Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2021

Based on a true story, THE WAKE OF DORCAS KELLY brings the audience front and center as an intimate circle of mourners gather within The Maiden Tower brothel to hold a wake for beloved former madam Dorcas Kelly, while a riot rages outside on the streets of Dublin, 1762....


THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY Comes to The East Village Playhouse Photo THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY Comes to The East Village Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2018

The Off-Broadway hit show, The Bench starring Robert Galinsky, directed by Jay O. Sanders, will extend its sold-out run for a third time. After a successful run at the Cherry Lane Theatre and ten sold-out weeks at The East Village Playhouse (340East 6th Street), The Bench will continue an open-ended...


PBS Announces Slate: Celebrates 'Summer of '69' Featuring 'Woodstock: Three Days That Photo PBS Announces Slate: Celebrates 'Summer of '69' Featuring 'Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation'
by Tori Hartshorn - May 01, 2019

PBS, America's home for documentary film, is telling the story of '69 with a special summer slate commemorating the cultural milestones and technological triumphs of 50 years ago....


BALTHAZAR Series Two Debuts on DVD Oct. 6 Photo BALTHAZAR Series Two Debuts on DVD Oct. 6
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 17, 2020

Acorn TV features the DVD debut of the darkly charming French forensic procedural, BALTHAZAR, Series 2 on October 6, 2020....







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