Season 44

Experts drill into the impact crater of an asteroid that created a worldwide cataclysm.
Day the Dinosaurs Died

NOVA uncovers the secrets of nature’s battleground—claws, horns, fangs and all.
Extreme Animal Weapons

Scientists uncover geologic evidence of epic floods that tore through ancient landscapes.
Killer Floods

Experts reconstruct the Great Hurricane of 1780 to help predict the risk of future storms.
Killer Hurricanes

Scientists hunt for a mega-eruption that plunged medieval Earth into a deep freeze.
Killer Volcanoes

How has China’s magnificent Forbidden City withstood centuries of earthquakes?
Secrets of the Forbidden City

Discover the world of medieval knights and see how their armor was made.
Secrets of the Shining Knight

Follow Cassini's final days as it skims the cloud tops before plunging into the planet.
Death Dive to Saturn

The country’s first solar eclipse in 99 years will cast a light on the Sun’s secrets.
Eclipse Over America

A team of experts rebuild an ancient battle chariot to help uncover its design secrets.
Chinese Chariot Revealed

Engineers race to build a massive dome to contain the crumbling remains of the reactor.
Building Chernobyl's MegaTomb

At ground zero for the final solution, scientists uncover a story of hope and bravery.
Holocaust Escape Tunnel

Engineers are using origami to design drugs, micro-robots, and future space missions.
The Origami Revolution

Explore the hidden world of energy storage and how it holds the keys to a greener future.
Search for the Super Battery

Evidence discovered in the world’s highest tombs reveals ancient rituals and beliefs.