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The Taj Mahal And The Golden Age Of Islam
S1 Ep10
8.8
11th May 2021
Awe-inspiring palaces are the legacy that demonstrates the brilliance of Islamic engineers, working centuries before Western Europe began its own engineering revolution. It’s a process that culminated in what is arguably the most beautiful building in the World – the Taj Mahal.
The Great Wall of China
S1 Ep2
8.2
7th Apr 2021
Since the earliest civilizations, humans have needed walls to protect them. From rudimentary walls around early towns and cities to vast fortresses and castles, culminating in one of the greatest engineering triumphs of all time – the Great Wall of China.
Building Bridges
S2 Ep10
8.0
12th Aug 2022
Migration travel and trade are all key components of human life. Our ancient ancestors had to come up with ingenious solutions and structures to travel freely – over the hills valleys and rivers of our world which can sometimes pose difficult obstacles to cross.
Ancient Waterways
S2 Ep9
8.0
5th Aug 2022
The ancient ancestors realized that building structures and machines to harness water to provide transport power drainage and irrigation was vital to the success of their civilizations.
Tools & Tech
S2 Ep5
8.0
8th Jul 2022
This episode charts the groundbreaking developments that led us to a technologically sophisticated society. Discover the first ever data recording device from over 5000 years ago how weaving created binary code and that electric cars were invented a hundred years earlier than you think they were.
Navigating the Globe
S2 Ep4
8.0
8th Jul 2022
This episode dives into the pioneering breakthroughs from across the globe that have shaped our ability to travel.
Worst Episodes of Ancient Engineering
How Gold Changed the World
S2 Ep2
7.2
8th Jul 2022
Join us as we dig deep in this episode to uncover how gold was mined and transformed into everyday objects like jewellery and currency and even used to adorn holy temples and statues.
Secrets Of The Pyramids
S1 Ep3
7.3
7th Apr 2021
The Great Pyramid at Giza is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its scale is breath-taking and it is built to the mind-boggling degree of precision. How did ancient engineers achieve this feat, and what was the purpose of this monumental and mysterious structure?
Secrets Of Notre Dame
S1 Ep5
7.3
7th Apr 2021
Building for God reached a high point in the Middle Ages when a new engineering movement emerged in Europe, changing the rules forever. It aimed to use pioneering construction methods and architecture to create a glimpse of heaven...on earth.
Stone Age Secrets
S1 Ep9
7.3
11th May 2021
Even before the start of recorded history, ancient engineers across the World were erecting giant monuments. What was their purpose? And how did early peoples move such massive slabs of stone across hundreds of miles – long before the wheel had been invented?
Extreme Buildings
S2 Ep7
7.3
22nd Jul 2022
Throughout history our ancestors have always strived to go higher bigger deeper further - and this is reflected in the buildings and structures around our globe. But what secrets can these ancient structures reveal?
Earliest Arenas: The Colosseum
S2 Ep1
7.4
8th Jul 2022
Since their earliest existence in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations stadiums have been regarded as architectural masterpieces and focal points in their surrounding cities but non more so than the Colosseum in Rome.
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Roads That Changed The World
S1 Ep1
7.9
7th Apr 2021
Chariots were the express vehicles of their day – but how did they work? And what about the roads, tunnels, and bridges that they relied upon? Transport networks are also indispensable in our fast-paced, interconnected modern world, and we’ve learned from our ancestors.
The Great Wall of China
S1 Ep2
8.2
7th Apr 2021
Since the earliest civilizations, humans have needed walls to protect them. From rudimentary walls around early towns and cities to vast fortresses and castles, culminating in one of the greatest engineering triumphs of all time – the Great Wall of China.
Secrets Of The Pyramids
S1 Ep3
7.3
7th Apr 2021
The Great Pyramid at Giza is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its scale is breath-taking and it is built to the mind-boggling degree of precision. How did ancient engineers achieve this feat, and what was the purpose of this monumental and mysterious structure?
Rise Of The Super-Castle
S1 Ep4
7.5
7th Apr 2021
In the Middle Ages, the technology of the castle evolved by leaps and bounds. Engineers constructed some of the most spectacular buildings of all time in a dramatic arms- race. At the same time, new weapons designed to attack castles came to the fore.
Secrets Of Notre Dame
S1 Ep5
7.3
7th Apr 2021
Building for God reached a high point in the Middle Ages when a new engineering movement emerged in Europe, changing the rules forever. It aimed to use pioneering construction methods and architecture to create a glimpse of heaven...on earth.
Secrets Of Angkor Wat
S1 Ep6
7.6
11th May 2021
Temples, designed to honor the Gods, have been at the heart of cities since earliest times. Often they have been the biggest and most impressive buildings of their age. But mysterious ancient temples crop up across the ancient world. Why are so many of these monuments carefully aligned with the sun?
The Power Of Water
S1 Ep7
7.7
11th May 2021
Without water, civilization is simply not possible. Romans took control of their water supplies very, very seriously. In order to keep the taps on, Roman engineers constructed vast networks of aqueducts, tunnels, sewers, and drains.
History’s Greatest Ships
S1 Ep8
7.6
11th May 2021
As far back as the Bronze Age, humans were building ships capable of crossing oceans and trading between continents. Perhaps the greatest surviving vessel from the Ancient world, is The Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s mighty warship. It was a true engineering wonder, but one built with a fatal weakness.
Stone Age Secrets
S1 Ep9
7.3
11th May 2021
Even before the start of recorded history, ancient engineers across the World were erecting giant monuments. What was their purpose? And how did early peoples move such massive slabs of stone across hundreds of miles – long before the wheel had been invented?
The Taj Mahal And The Golden Age Of Islam
S1 Ep10
8.8
11th May 2021
Awe-inspiring palaces are the legacy that demonstrates the brilliance of Islamic engineers, working centuries before Western Europe began its own engineering revolution. It’s a process that culminated in what is arguably the most beautiful building in the World – the Taj Mahal.
Using the latest technological insights, this series sheds new light on how incredible feats of ancient engineering were achieved and how they continue to influence modern-day engineers and shape our world.
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The best rated episodes of Ancient Engineering are:
The Taj Mahal And The Golden Age Of Islam S1E10 rated 8.8
The Great Wall of China S1E2 rated 8.2
Building Bridges S2E10 rated 8.0
Ancient Waterways S2E9 rated 8.0
Tools & Tech S2E5 rated 8.0
Navigating the Globe S2E4 rated 8.0
The lowest rated episodes of Ancient Engineering are:
How Gold Changed the World S2E2 rated 7.2
Secrets Of The Pyramids S1E3 rated 7.3
Secrets Of Notre Dame S1E5 rated 7.3
Stone Age Secrets S1E9 rated 7.3
Extreme Buildings S2E7 rated 7.3
Earliest Arenas: The Colosseum S2E1 rated 7.4
The first episode of Ancient Engineering aired on April 07, 2021.
The last episode of Ancient Engineering aired on August 12, 2022.
There are 20 episodes of Ancient Engineering.
There are 2 seasons of Ancient Engineering.
Yes.
Ancient Engineering is set to return for future episodes.
