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
Fri, 10/18 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
Making North America: Origins
The shaping of North America, including palm trees that once thrived in Alaska and an eruption that nearly tore the Midwest in two. (60 minutes)
Sun, 10/20 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV
Solar System: Volcano Worlds
The violent volcanic eruptions that have shaped worlds across the solar system. (60 minutes)
Sun, 10/20 at 1:25 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
Making North America: Life
The intertwined story of life and the landscape in North America -- from origins to dinosaurs and an ancient primate invasion. (60 minutes)
Sun, 10/20 at 4:55 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
Solar System: Volcano Worlds
The violent volcanic eruptions that have shaped worlds across the solar system. (65 minutes)
Tue, 10/22 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Solar System: Volcano Worlds
The violent volcanic eruptions that have shaped worlds across the solar system. (60 minutes)
Tue, 10/22 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Solar System: Volcano Worlds
The violent volcanic eruptions that have shaped worlds across the solar system. (60 minutes)
Wed, 10/23 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD
Solar System: Volcano Worlds
The violent volcanic eruptions that have shaped worlds across the solar system. (60 minutes)