Secrets of the Sky Tombs
About the Episode
Evidence discovered in the world’s highest tombs reveals ancient rituals and beliefs.
Aired:
01/03/17
| Expires: | Runtime: 28s
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Extras
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What is 5G, and is it Safe to Use on Planes?
The 5G signal works in a fundamentally different way from 4G.5:39 -
Can Poop Help Protect Rhinos from Poachers?
To “scatologists,” a pile of fresh scat in the wild is a treasure trove of information.3:03 -
Portable Homes Help Communities Adapt to Climate Change
See how one Alaskan community is dealing with the effects of rising Arctic temperatures.4:18 -
Introducing NOVA's Financial Lab
Practice making financial decisions by taking care of your pet through three mini-games.1:22 -
What's Causing Water to Bubble in the Arctic?
Scientists look for the source of large bubbles in an Arctic lake.4:21 -
LIDAR Technology Helps Uncover a Maya Metropolis
Light Detection and Ranging, LIDAR, sees through the jungle to reveal what lies beneath.3:09 -
How Did This Butterfly Get So Old?
A special diet could be the secret to its exceptional longevity.2:56 -
Augmented Preview
An ingenious new technology allows prosthetic legs to move and feel like the real thing.0:31 -
Great Mammoth Mystery Preview
Sir David Attenborough explores a site with traces of ancient mammoths and Neanderthals.0:28 -
Did Some Dinosaurs Breed in the Arctic?
70 million years ago, several species of dinosaur nested in the Arctic.3:00
