Ancient Megastructures
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Play S1 E1Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth, many centuries before the industrial revolution.
Cast: Alisdair Simpson
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1. The ColosseumFollow the dramatic story behind the building of the Colosseum in Ancient Rome. The Romans used innovative technology that we still use today, but the money to pay for the project enslaved the nation.CCMar 19, 2011
2. The Great PyramidThe Great Pyramid of Giza is 4,500 years old. It's the only ancient wonder of the world still standing. To cut and move the 2 million stones needed to build it would involve the whole Egyptian state.CCMar 26, 2011
3. Chartres CathedralBuilding the Chartres Cathedral pushed construction techniques to the limit, but behind this engineering triumph lies a dark story of violence, political double-dealing and destruction.CCMar 12, 2011
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Ancient Megastructures
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Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth, many centuries before the industrial revolution.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Alisdair Simpson
- Studio
- Parallax Film Productions, DSP, Parthenon Entertainment
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English
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