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S2 E8 History's Hidden Marvels

Documentary

TV-PG

50m

Dec 14, 2022

Exploring some of history's most ingenious, yet lesser-known engineering solutions.Featuring: Greg Johnson, Dr. Mark Altaweel, Prof. William Whyte, Dr. Alex Langlands, Dr. Matthew Nicholls

Season 2, 10 Episodes

Ancient Engineering - Earliest Arenas: The Colosseum

Earliest Arenas: The Colosseum,

Stadiums have been regarded as architectural masterpieces, none more so than the Colosseum in Rome.

Ancient Engineering - How Gold Changed The World

How Gold Changed The World,

How gold is mined and transformed into everyday objects like jewelry and currency.

Ancient Engineering - History's Deadliest Weapons

History's Deadliest Weapons,

Humans refine and evolve weapons designs over the millennia to gain the upper hand.

Ancient Engineering - Navigating The Globe

Navigating The Globe,

Pioneering breakthroughs from across the globe shape the ability to travel.

Ancient Engineering - Tools & Tech

The first data-recording device from over 5,000 years ago; how weaving creates binary code.

Ancient Engineering - Anatomy Of The House

Anatomy Of The House,

From living in caves to grand mansions, shelter has always been high on the list of priorities.

Ancient Engineering - Extreme Buildings

Extreme Buildings,

Throughout history, ancestors have always strived to go higher, bigger, deeper, further.

Ancient Engineering - History's Hidden Marvels

History's Hidden Marvels,

Exploring some of history's most ingenious, yet lesser-known engineering solutions.

Ancient Engineering - Ancient Waterways

Ancient Waterways,

Building structures and machines to harness water.

Ancient Engineering - Building Bridges

Building Bridges,

Migration, travel and trade are all key components of human life.

Details

Ancient Engineering

Documentary

TV-PG

2 Seasons

50m

Examining the engineering technology of the past.

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