Secrets of the Dead - What Happened to the Hindenburg? (2000)

Synopsis: Join NASA scientist and hydrogen specialists in an investigation into the events that led to one of the most famous disasters of the 20th Century--the explosion of the Hindenburg. What was once the... Join NASA scientist and hydrogen specialists in an investigation into the events that led to one of the most famous disasters of the 20th Century--the explosion of the Hindenburg. What was once the fastest, most technologically advanced, and most luxurious form of transportation in the world was destroyed in nearly half a minute. Now, newly discovered evidence may dispels the age old theory which funnels the blame at the ignition of nitrogen gas used for lift. Narrated by Roy Scheider, this episode of the Secrets of the Dead series utilizes contemporary laboratory and field science in conjunction with historical data to investigate this controversial mystery with greater scrutiny than ever before. [More]