Secrets of the Dead

Preview | Van Gogh’s Ear

Preview: Season 16 Episode 2 | 30s  | Video has closed captioning.

The moment when Vincent van Gogh looked into a mirror, held up a blade and cut into his own ear defines his turbulent life and art. But what did he really do on the night of December 23, 1888, in the town of Arles? What was his state of mind? No one has been clear on the details... until now. Bernadette Murphy has spent five years piecing together a meticulous picture of his life in Arles.

Aired: 12/14/16

Rating: NR

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