But they weren't only interested in astronomy. The extraction of iron, which led to the Iron Age, is a chemical process which early metallurgists developed without understanding any of the science ...

One of the best-timed shots in TV history is an old clip by BBC's science presenter James Burke which has recently become ...

Many readers may remember watching "NOVA" in middle school or high school science classes, and some of us haven't seen it since -- which is a missed opportunity for both science fans and history buffs ...

This animated sequence illustrates the dramatic increase in longevity throughout history. This animated sequence illustrates the dramatic rise in longevity throughout history. From Ancient Times to ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The history of history changes on an almost historical level daily as scientists and paleontologists continue to find new evidence of our origins. Ella Al-Shamahi’s series ...

For more than 50 years, PBS has been a trusted, educational source for millions of Americans — especially children. Formed in 1969 by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a nonprofit ...

The five-part series premieres Wednesday, September 17, at 9pm ET/8C on PBS, and will also be available for streaming at pbs.org/nova, NOVA on YouTube, and the PBS ...