Ever since its sensational unveiling by Yale University scholars in October 1965, the Vinland Map has been a lightning rod for passionate debate. Most reviews of the arguments, including NOVA's program, have focused on scientific tests designed to gauge the authenticity of the map's ink. The opinions of experts in cartography and historical manuscripts have commanded much less attention, yet from the outset scholars in these disciplines pointed out glaring anomalies in the case for the Vinland Map's authenticity.

NOVA Season 32 Episodes...

• s32e01 - Origins (1): Earth is Born
• s32e02 - Origins (2): How Life Began
• s32e03 - Origins (3): Where Are The Aliens?
• s32e04 - Origins (4): Back To The Beginning
• s32e05 - The Most Dangerous Woman In America
• s32e06 - America's Stone Age Explorers
• s32e07 - Great Escape
• s32e08 - Ancient Refuge In The Holy Land
• s32e09 - Welcome To Mars
• s32e10 - The Boldest Hoax
• s32e11 - Supersonic Dream
• s32e12 - The Viking Deception
• s32e13 - Saving The National Treasures
• s32e14 - A Daring Flight
• s32e15 - Wave That Shook The World

NOVA Show Summary

Seen in more than 100 countries, NOVA is the most watched science based television series in the world and the most watched documentary series on PBS. It is also one of television's most acclaimed series, having won many major television awards, most of them many times over.