This two-hour program charts the life and scientific accomplishments of Albert Einstein, from his birth in 1879 to his passing in 1955. The initial hour traces Einstein's pursuit of understanding the nature of light. Visualizations illustra…

Utilizing data gathered from satellite imagery, an expedition is currently exploring Oman's expansive al-Khali desert in pursuit of the legendary lost city of Ubar.

The last great aeronautical endeavor remaining is one that requires no plane, no rocket, no engine – only the wind. No one has yet completed a circumnavigation of the globe by balloon. Any crew daring to attempt this feat would need to asce…

The U.S. Treasury has introduced a significantly revised bill, a direct response to a growing sophistication in counterfeiting.

Russian fighter aircraft are available for purchase by international buyers, raising questions about the continued relevance of the Russian Air Force.

Often hailed as the epitome of predatory efficiency, sharks occasionally make a miscalculation, mistaking humans for their intended quarry.

NOVA delves into the intricate connections between personal growth and the unfolding history of life on Earth.

This program unveils a hidden world – the billions of microscopic organisms that thrive on, within, and around us.

The immense collision of tectonic plates that birthed the Himalayan Mountains – did that cataclysmic event also set in motion the glacial period?

A visceral and deeply affecting exploration of the explosion, the ultimate chemical reaction. Employing high-speed photography and compelling reconstructions, the film traces the fraught history of explosives: from devastating accidents to …

Over ninety minutes, NOVA unveils the long-held mysteries of pyramid construction by undertaking a practical experiment: building one. Renowned Egyptologist Mark Lehner collaborates with skilled stonemason Roger Hopkins in the shadow of the…

Over ninety minutes, NOVA unveils the long-held mysteries of pyramid construction by undertaking a practical experiment: building one. Renowned Egyptologist Mark Lehner collaborates with skilled stonemason Roger Hopkins in the shadow of the…

The stone site is notably characterized by its trilithons: structures formed of two vertical stones supporting a broad, horizontal lintel. This program explores the methods employed to transport and raise these immense blocks, and to precis…

The Inca, lacking even the most basic technologies – wheels, arches, draft animals, iron tools, or a written language – nonetheless accomplished remarkable feats of engineering through a deeply ingrained tradition of communal labor. In this…

The pharaohs, seeking eternal remembrance, frequently adorned the gateways of their grand temples with pairs of obelisks. These four-sided shafts of granite ascend gracefully, tapering gently until their sides converge at a pyramidal apex. …

The citizens of Rome flocked to the Colosseum for free spectacles, typically brutal war games and savage contests between men and beasts. The amphitheater’s most striking element was a vast awning, designed to offer respite from the scorchi…

The recent discovery of planets orbiting stars other than our own has ignited a profound question: could life exist among them?

Paleontologists and commercial fossil hunters employ a variety of strategies to locate rare and valuable dinosaur bones. These range from meticulously studying geological maps and analyzing rock formations known to preserve fossils, to foll…

Since the close of World War II, the medical community has persistently sought effective treatments for heart failure, a condition that remains the leading cause of mortality in contemporary society.

A foremost expert in seahorses embarks on a journey to Australia and the Philippines, seeking to unravel the mysteries of these remarkable creatures.