NOVA
A to Z: How Writing Changed the World
How the development of writing played a vital role in shaping world history, from the invention of paper to the printed book. (60 minutes)
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UPCOMING EPISODES
Sun, 4/26 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV
Rain Bombs
Scientists try to figure out how to predict weather events called "rain bombs" that sink ships and down planes. (60 minutes)
Sun, 4/26 at 5:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
Rain Bombs
Scientists try to figure out how to predict weather events called "rain bombs" that sink ships and down planes. (60 minutes)
Tue, 4/28 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Rain Bombs
Scientists try to figure out how to predict weather events called "rain bombs" that sink ships and down planes. (60 minutes)
Tue, 4/28 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Secrets of the Forest
Researchers around the globe gather data on how forests work and try to figure out how these ecosystems can help tackle threats of climate change and species extinction. (60 minutes)
Tue, 4/28 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Rain Bombs
Scientists try to figure out how to predict weather events called "rain bombs" that sink ships and down planes. (60 minutes)
Wed, 4/29 at 12:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD
Secrets of the Forest
Researchers around the globe gather data on how forests work and try to figure out how these ecosystems can help tackle threats of climate change and species extinction. (60 minutes)
Wed, 4/29 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD
Rain Bombs
Scientists try to figure out how to predict weather events called "rain bombs" that sink ships and down planes. (60 minutes)
Wed, 4/29 at 8:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD
Secrets of the Forest
Researchers around the globe gather data on how forests work and try to figure out how these ecosystems can help tackle threats of climate change and species extinction. (60 minutes)
Wed, 4/29 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
Athens: Birth of Democracy
Archaeological investigations into the origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago; mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government. (60 minutes)