The year 1714 witnessed a pivotal challenge for the British Parliament: a reward of £20,000 was offered to anyone who could devise a reliable method for determining longitude at sea. The principle was understood – by comparing a ship's loca…

A colossal, planet-spanning mechanism governs our daily weather and the shifting seasons. Only an event of truly immense scale can disturb such a powerful engine, a force exceeding the energy of a million nuclear detonations. Indications no…

Through the accounts of the Russian and American cosmonauts who endured them, witness the perilous and life-threatening crises that plagued the aging Mir space station. Feel the searing heat of the onboard fire. Observe the impact of the co…

NOVA ventures into the heart of Hollywood, exploring the intricate interplay between illusion and how we perceive the world.

The ruins of Pompeii, a city consumed by catastrophe, stand as a stark reminder of the enduring peril faced by the inhabitants of Naples.

The enigmatic legacy of the Inca civilization endures, preserved in the high Andes mountains. Recent discoveries reveal evidence of sacrifice offered to mountain deities, who held sway over this society for over five centuries. The film rec…

Found in the high Steppes, amidst the Pastures of Heaven, the Siberian Ice Maiden is thought to have been a shamaness of the Pazyryk people, a culture now vanished. Around 2400 years ago, unusual weather conditions preserved her mummified f…

Through advances in science and archaeology, the life and culture of the Iceman—the 5,000-year-old body preserved in the Alps’ ice—are being meticulously reconstructed. By examining every detail of his remains and the artifacts discovered a…

By nature nocturnal hunters, leopards are documented both day and night with advanced camera technology, revealing previously unseen hunting behaviors. Filmed in Zambia's Luangwa Valley, *Leopard* unveils the daily trials and perils these m…

The pearl, a gem born from the body of a living creature, has held a captivating mystique for centuries. However, the pearl oyster, the mollusk responsible for its creation, is not a reliable producer, and even when a pearl forms, it is rar…

Is it merely a story, or might a creature from a forgotten age reside in the shadowy depths of Loch Ness? For over sixty years, hundreds have asserted they saw the Loch Ness Monster, and countless scientists have deployed cutting-edge techn…

During the Cold War's intense years, American submarines collected intelligence beyond the reach of spies and satellites. For a long time, the hidden story of their triumphs and tragedies remained largely unknown. As the United States pursu…

In 1924, when asked his motivation for risking everything to ascend Mount Everest, George Mallory offered a succinct reply: "Because it's there." The Nova Video Library presents *Everest – The Mystery of Mallory and Irvine*, an exploration …

Over the last five years, significant advancements have been made in both the treatment and fundamental understanding of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS. In laboratories and clinics worldwide, scientists and physic…

Over the last five years, significant advancements have been made in both the treatment and fundamental understanding of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS. In laboratories and clinics worldwide, scientists and physic…