Inside Einstein's Mind

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.

Season 42 Episode 23 | 53m 7s | CC

On November 25th, 1915, Einstein published his greatest work: general relativity. The theory transformed our understanding of nature’s laws and the entire history of the cosmos, reaching back to the origin of time itself. NOVA tells the inside story of Einstein’s masterpiece. The story begins with the intuitive thought experiments that set Einstein off on his quest.

NOVA

Watch more episodes

53:36

NOVA

Making North America: Human

How has the land shaped our lives, from the arrival of the first Americans to today?

53:10

NOVA

Big Bang Machine

Explore the deepest mysteries of the early universe and the quest to find the Higgs Boson.

53:38

NOVA

Sunken Ship Rescue

A team of 500 engineers and divers struggle to raise the Costa Concordia cruise ship.

National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Draper. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS viewers. Additional funding for NOVA is provided by Roger and Vicki Sant.

Subscribe to Our Newsletters

Get trusted Colorado stories, programs, and events from Rocky Mountain PBS straight to your inbox.

Set Your Preferences >