8.0/102 votes#1 - The Viking Deception
Season 32 Episode 12 - Aired 2/8/2005
Ever since its sensational unveiling by Yale University scholars in October 1965, the Vinland Map has been a lightning rod for passionate debate. Most reviews of the arguments, including NOVA's program, have focused on scientific tests designed to gauge the authenticity of the map's ink. The opinions of experts in cartography and historical manuscripts have commanded much less attention, yet from the outset scholars in these disciplines pointed out glaring anomalies in the case for the Vinland Map's authenticity.
Director: Jonathan Dent
Writer: N/A
7.0/102 votes#2 - Mistaken Identity
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2005
On 3 July 1988, during the Iran–Iraq War, the USS Vincennes launches missiles which bring down Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 people on board. The crew of the Vincennes claimed that, despite its high-tech equipment, it mistook the airliner for an Iranian Air Force Grumman F-14 Tomcat fighter. Iran believes that the US deliberately shot down its civilian airliner.
Director: Jonathan Dent
Writer: Michael Sheehan
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"The Viking Deception" is the best rated episode directed by Jonathan Dent. It scored 8/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/8/2005 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Mistaken Identity".