NOVA — Season 1, Episode 6: Strange Sleep
Documentary • 55 min • 53 seasons, 1020 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
Medicine was transformed in the 19th century by the discovery of anesthesia; surgery, until then hasty, bloody and completely unable to deal with internal disorders, subsequently took its place in the front rank of medical practice. This NOVA docudrama depicts the pioneers of medicine.
About NOVA
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1The Making Of A Natural History Film
- E2Where Did the Colorado Go?
- E3Whales, Dolphins, and Men
- E4The Search For Life
- E5Last of the Cuiva
- E7The Crab Nebula
- E8Bird Brain: The Mystery of Bird Navigation
- E9Are You Doing This for Me, Doctor?
- E10The First Signs Of Washoe
- E11The Case of the Midwife Toad
- E12Fusion: The Energy of Promise
- E13The Mystery Of The Anasazi