The Nature of Things

Chinese Wall Paintings / Erie Ice / Fly Fishing (25x5)

Date de diffusion: Nov 07, 1984

Chinese Wall Paintings: Observing the detailed and time-consuming work involved in restoring two large fourteenth century wall paintings owned by the Royal Ontario Museum. Erie Ice: A look at the formation of ice ridges that can force themselves down into the lake bottom, carving huge gouges when they shift. Fly Fishing: A look at the sport of fly fishing, examining the life cycle of the brook trout and the mayfly and showing how detailed knowledge of the river ecosystem is necessary for successful angling.