Did Van Gogh Really Cut Off His Whole Ear?
Everyone knows Vincent van Gogh as the artist who cut off his ear—but what really happened that night in Arles? Some say it was only the lobe. Others insist it was the entire ear. With newspapers contradicting one another and the story passed down in fragments, researcher Bernadette Murphy digs into the mystery that has surrounded Van Gogh for over a century.
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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 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. The series is a production of The WNET Group.
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