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Nova

Season 14 Episode 18: How Good Is Soviet Science?

Robert Mark explores the remarkable engineering secrets behind iconic landmarks, examining the intricate architecture of Notre Dame, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the ancient Roman Pantheon.

Season 14 Episodes:

Episode 2 Children of Eve

2. Children of Eve

Aired: Jan 27, 1987

The next episode of NOVA delves into the fascinating concept that humanity's ...

Episode 3 Why Planes Crash

3. Why Planes Crash

Aired: Feb 3, 1987

The fatality rate in commercial aviation has persisted since 1975, with human...

Episode 5 Freud Under Analysis

5. Freud Under Analysis

Aired: Feb 17, 1987

The next episode delves into Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic techniques, inclu...

Episode 6 The Hole in the Sky

6. The Hole in the Sky

Aired: Feb 24, 1987

A team of scientists embarks on a perilous journey to Antarctica to investiga...

Episode 12 Death of a Star

12. Death of a Star

Aired: Oct 6, 1987

The next episode of Nova: Death of a Star delves into the mystifying realm of...

Episode 13 Spy Machines

13. Spy Machines

Aired: Oct 13, 1987

The next episode of NOVA explores the crucial role of spy planes and satellit...

Episode 17 Volcano!

17. Volcano!

Aired: Nov 10, 1987

Millions of people living in the shadow of volcanoes face a constant threat o...

Episode 20 Riddle of the Joints

20. Riddle of the Joints

Aired: Dec 8, 1987

A hidden past is revealed at a mysterious abbey, revealing a stunning link to...

Info about Nova

Seasons: 52

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary