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NOVA

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 44 · Episode 8

Secrets of the Sky Tombs

Aired Jan 4, 2017at 9PM·55m

The towering Himalayas were among the last places on Earth that humanity settled. Scaling sheer cliff sides, a team of daring scientists hunts for clues to how ancient people found their way into this forbidding landscape and adapted to survive the high altitude. They discover rock-cut tombs filled with human bones and enigmatic artifacts, including gold masks and Chinese silk dating back thousands of years, and piece together evidence of strange rituals and beliefs designed to ward off the restless spirits of the dead.

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When did NOVA Season 44 Episode 8 air?

NOVA Season 44 Episode 8 aired on January 4, 2017 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 44 Episode 8?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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