NOVA S35E10 — Secrets of the Parthenon

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NOVA•Season 35•Episode 10

Secrets of the Parthenon

6.9/10 · 49 votesJan 29, 200855 min

Ranked #17 of 17 in Season 35•−0.7 vs season avg

For 25 centuries the Parthenon has been shot at, set on fire, rocked by earthquakes, looted for its sculptures, almost destroyed by explosion, and disfigured by well-meaning renovations. It has gone from temple, to church, to mosque, to munitions dump. What could be next? How

Directed byGary Glassman

Written byGary Glassman

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Gary Glassman

Writer

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Gary Glassman

Director

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Rob Tinworth

Editor

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Ben Sweeney

Associate Producer

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Ed Tomney

Original Music Composer

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Christine Le Goff

Executive Producer

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Hélène Coldefy

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Sacha Guillaume

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Isabelle Lemonnier

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Mark Daniels

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Yves Jeanneau

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Benjamin Bober

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Episode Summary

"Secrets of the Parthenon" is episode 10 of NOVA season 35. It scored 6.9/10 from 49 votes, ranking #17 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Gary Glassman and written by Gary Glassman, it aired on January 29, 2008.

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