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NOVA brings you stories from the frontlines of science and engineering, answering the big questions of today and tomorrow, from how our ancestors lived, to whether parallel universes exist, to how technology will transform our lives. Visit the official website to watch full-length documentaries, or explore our world through short-form video, on our digital publication NOVA Next.
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Hagia Sophia: Istanbul's Ancient Mystery
How has this unique structure, built on a seismic fault, survived centuries of quakes?
Hagia Sophia: Istanbul's Ancient Mystery
![Petra: Lost City of Stone]()
How did early engineers carve tombs into rock cliffs and funnel water to this desert city?
Petra: Lost City of Stone
![Colosseum: Roman Death Trap]()
1500 years ago, how did the Romans engineer bloody spectacles and reenact sea battles?
Colosseum: Roman Death Trap
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