What "NOVA" 1-th episode about
This two-hour program chronicles Albert Einstein's life and scientific achievements from his birth in 1879 to his passing in 1955. The first hour follows Einstein in his quest to understand the nature of light. Graphics depict some of Einstein's famous thought experiments, including his eventual understanding of the interplay between the speed of light and time and his development of the special theory of relativity. The program also goes into great depth about Einstein's personal life, including his romance with and marriage to fellow student Mileva Maric and the passing of his father.
Episode number: 1
Episode name: "Einstein Revealed"
Episode release date: 2 october 1996 at 01:00
Status: aired
