Overview
He was the greatest scientist of his day, perhaps of all time. But while Isaac Newton was busy discovering the universal law of gravitation, he was also searching out hidden meanings in the Bible and pursuing the covert art of alchemy. In this program, NOVA explores the strange and complex mind of Isaac Newton. Using docudrama scenes starring Scott Handy (Masterpiece Theatre's Henry VIII) as Newton, this film recreates the unique climate of late 17th-century England, where a newfound fascination with science and mathematics coexisted with extreme views on religious doctrine. Newton shared both obsessions.
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33 - 1Mystery of the Megaflood September 20, 2005 -
33 - 2Sinking the Supership October 04, 2005 -
33 - 3Einstein's Big Idea October 11, 2005 -
33 - 4Volcano Under the City November 01, 2005 -
33 - 5Hitler's Sunken Secret November 08, 2005 -
33 - 6Newton's Dark Secrets November 15, 2005 -
33 - 7Storm That Drowned a City November 22, 2005 -
33 - 8The Mummy Who Would Be King January 03, 2006 -
33 - 9Deadly Ascent January 17, 2006 -
33 - 10The Perfect Corpse February 07, 2006 -
33 - 11Jewel of the Earth February 14, 2006 -
33 - 12The Ghost Particle February 21, 2006 -
33 - 13Arctic Passage February 28, 2006 -
33 - 14The Great Robot Race: Nova March 28, 2006 -
33 - 15Voyage to the Mystery Moon April 04, 2006 -
33 - 16Dimming the Sun April 18, 2006 -
33 - 17Wings of Madness November 07, 2006 -
33 - 18Family That Walks on All Fours November 14, 2006
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33 - 19ScienceNOW: Extinction October 03, 2006
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33 - 20Underwater Dream Machine December 26, 2006
