Ancient Engineering
How did ancient civilizations build some of history’s mightiest structures? This series examines the engineering technology of our past.
Starring:Greg Johnson
Directed by:Darren New
Season 1
S01:E01 - Roads That Changed the World
Discovering the transport networks of the past.
S01:E02 - The Great Wall of China
Examining the history of the Great Wall of China.
S01:E03 - Secrets of the Pyramids
Exploring how ancient Egyptian engineers built the monumental Great Pyramid at Giza.
S01:E04 - Rise of the Super-Castle
In the Middle Ages, the technology of the castle evolved by leaps and bounds.
S01:E05 - Secrets of Notre Dame
Building for God reached a high point in the Middle Ages with Notre Dame.
S01:E06 - Secrets of Angkor Wat
Temples, designed to honor the Gods, have been at the heart of cities since earliest times.
S01:E07 - The Power of Water
Without water, civilization is simply not possible; Romans took control of their water seriously.
S01:E08 - History's Greatest Ships
As far back as the Bronze Age, humans were building ships capable of crossing oceans and trading.
S01:E09 - Stone Age Secrets
Even before the start of recorded history, ancient engineers were erecting giant monuments.
S01:E10 - The Taj Mahal and the Golden Age of Islam
Awe-inspiring palaces are the legacy that demonstrates the brilliance of Islamic engineers.
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