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.
Season 42 · Episode 5 ·
Ben Franklin's Balloons
NOVA re-creates key flights, including the world’s first manned voyage on November 21, 1783. A descendant of the Montgolfier brothers, whose exploits fascinated Benjamin Franklin, will join a team to build an accurate replica of the fragile paper and canvas craft using 18th-century tools and materials.
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Episode 5 of season 42 of NOVA: “Ben Franklin's Balloons”. Aired 2014-10-22. Watch it online free on ZapFlix.