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National Geographic: Engineering the Impossible

Incredible engineering feats of ancient times: the Colosseum, Great Pyramid of Giza, and Chartres Cathedral. Explore the stories of the people who constructed these iconic structures, from their origins to their daily lives and achievements.

Incredible engineering feats behind three ancient landmarks are revealed, including the Colosseum, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and Chartres Cathedral. The series explores the lives of the people who built these structures, their origins, and how they constructed some of humanity's greatest achievements without modern technology.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Great Pyramid

1. The Great Pyramid

Aired: Mar 19, 2011

How the greatest pyramid in Egypt was built to provide a launch pad to the af...

Episode 2 The Colosseum

2. The Colosseum

Aired: Mar 26, 2011

The story behind Rome's greatest gladiatorial arena and the imperial dynasty ...

Episode 3 Chartres Cathedral

3. Chartres Cathedral

Aired: Mar 11, 2011

Church clashes with state in this 66 year long saga of one of the greatest ca...

National Geographic: Engineering the Impossible Videos

Ancient Megastructures - Series Trailer

Ancient Megastructures - Series Trailer

Info about National Geographic: Engineering the Impossible

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: National Geographic

Production Countries: Canada, United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, Action, History