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NOVA•Season 32•Episode 12

The Viking Deception

7.6/10 · 34 votesFeb 8, 200555 min

Ranked #12 of 14 in Season 32•−0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

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.

Directed byJonathan Dent

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Season 32 Episodes18

E1 7.7

Origins: Earth is Born

E2 7.7

Origins: How Life Began

E3 8.2

Origins: Where Are the Aliens?

Origins: Back to the Beginning

E5 8.1

The Most Dangerous Woman in America

E6 7.5

America's Stone Age Explorers

E7 8.0

Great Escape

E8 8.2

Ancient Refuge in the Holy Land

Welcome to Mars

The Boldest Hoax

Supersonic Dream

The Viking Deception

Saving the National Treasures

E14 8.1

A Daring Flight

E15 7.5

Wave That Shook the World

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E16 7.7

Hitler's Sunken Secret

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E17 7.7

Newton's Dark Secrets

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E18

Storm That Drowned a City

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Gary Glassman

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Jonathan Dent

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Viking Deception" is episode 12 of NOVA season 32. It scored 7.6/10 from 34 votes, ranking #12 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Jonathan Dent, it aired on February 8, 2005.

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