NOVA Season 33 Episode 6
Newton's Dark Secrets
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.
33 - 16Dimming the SunApr. 18, 2006- 33 - 15Voyage to the Mystery MoonApr. 04, 2006
- 33 - 14The Great Robot Race: NovaMar. 28, 2006
- 33 - 13Arctic PassageFeb. 28, 2006
- 33 - 12The Ghost ParticleFeb. 21, 2006
- 33 - 11Jewel of the EarthFeb. 14, 2006
- 33 - 10The Perfect CorpseFeb. 07, 2006
- 33 - 9Deadly AscentJan. 17, 2006
- 33 - 8The Mummy Who Would Be KingJan. 03, 2006
- 33 - 7Storm That Drowned a CityNov. 22, 2005
- 33 - 6Newton's Dark SecretsNov. 15, 2005
- 33 - 5Hitler's Sunken SecretNov. 08, 2005
- 33 - 4Volcano Under the CityNov. 01, 2005
- 33 - 3Einstein's Big IdeaOct. 11, 2005
- 33 - 2Sinking the SupershipOct. 04, 2005
- 33 - 1Mystery of the MegafloodSep. 20, 2005
