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NOVA

NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
PBS

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Season 2 · Episode 6

The Men Who Painted Caves

Aired Dec 8, 1974at 9PM·55m

Just why did Cro-Magnon man living in France's Dordogne Valley some 15,000 years ago take time out from the desperate business of survival to paint pictures in inaccessible corners of his cave dwellings? NOVA joins French and American archeologists as they piece together the lifestyle of these hunters of the last great Ice Age, and try to interpret the meaning of their cave art.

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When did NOVA Season 2 Episode 6 air?

NOVA Season 2 Episode 6 aired on December 8, 1974 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 2 Episode 6?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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