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NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
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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 32 · Episode 10

The Boldest Hoax

Aired Jan 11, 2005at 9PM·55m

For decades, a fossil skull discovered in Piltdown, England, was hailed as the missing link between apes and humans. Entire careers were built on its authenticity. Then in 1953, the awful truth came out: "Piltdown Man" was a fake! But who done it? In "The Boldest Hoax," NOVA gets to the bottom of the greatest scientific hoodwinking of all time.

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When did NOVA Season 32 Episode 10 air?

NOVA Season 32 Episode 10 aired on January 11, 2005 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 32 Episode 10?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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