Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport!
The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos, dating to the early days of the Khmer Empire, leads scientists to investigate how the priceless objects were made and where they might have originated.
On their journey, they retrace the steps of the ancient kings and explore the sacred landscape around Vat Phou to learn more about this ancient civilization.
Watch On Your Schedule: SECRETS OF THE DEAD "Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold" and "Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery" are available to stream with KPBS Passport, a member benefit that unlocks exclusive shows and extra content on the PBS app.
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.
Credits: Produced by NHNZ Worldwide in association with National Geographic, The WNET Group, ARTE France, and SBS Australia. Narrated by Jay O. Sanders. Producer & Director is Candida Hill. Executive Producers for NHNZ are Ben Lawrie and Sue Woodfield. Executive Producer for National Geographic is Sarah Peat. For SECRETS OF THE DEAD: Benjamin Phelps is supervising producer; Stephanie Carter is executive producer; Stephen Segaller is executive in charge.
