NOVA
Season 43 Episode 9 - Inside Einstein's Mind
On November 25th, 1915, Einstein published his greatest work: general relativity. The theory transformed our understanding of nature’s laws and the entire history of the cosmos, reaching back to the origin of time itself. Now, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s achievement, NOVA tells the inside story of Einstein’s masterpiece. The story begins with the intuitive thought experiments that set Einstein off on his quest and traces the revolution in cosmology that is still playing out in today’s labs and observatories. Discover the simple but powerful ideas at the heart of relativity, illuminating the theory—and Einstein’s brilliance—as never before. From the first spark of an idea to the discovery of the expanding universe, the Big Bang, black holes, and dark energy, NOVA uncovers the inspired insights and brilliant breakthroughs of “the perfect theory.”
Episodes in Season 43
Dawn of Humanity
55 min
Arctic Ghost Ship
55 min
Secrets of Noah's Ark
55 min
Cyberwar Threat
55 min
Animal Mummies
55 min
Making North America: Origins
55 min
Making North America: Life
55 min
Making North America: Human
55 min
Inside Einstein's Mind
55 min
Secret Tunnel Warfare
55 min
Life's Rocky Start
55 min
Mystery Beneath the Ice
55 min
Himalayan Megaquake
55 min
Creatures of Light
55 min
Memory Hackers
55 min
Iceman Reborn
55 min
Rise of the Robots
55 min
Vikings Unearthed
55 min
Can Alzheimer's Be Stopped?
55 min
Wild Ways
55 min
Operation Lighthouse Rescue
55 min
Bombing Hitler's Supergun
55 min
