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Engineering an Empire

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S01E14 - "Da Vinci's World"

Andato in onda il Jan 9, 2007, 2:00 AM

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In an era long passed, mighty empires were forged from nothing and rose to the heights of power. Join host Peter Weller, an actor and a professor at Syracuse University as he travels the world to show the engineering feats that gave rise to some of the greatest civilizations known to man. From Rome to the Pharaohs' Egypt, from Greece to Carthage, from the Aztecs to the Maya and more, this new program from the History Channel uses computer graphics to explore the architectural, political and cultural glory of the world's greatest empires.

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Stato
Terminata
Lingua
English
Durata
60 min
Prima TV
September 13, 2005
Terminata
January 8, 2007
Programmazione
Monday alle 21:00

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Episodi (1 Stagione · 14 Episodi)

Rome

The Roman Empire ruled the world for more than five centuries. Although renowned for its military prowess, Rome's real power stemmed from its unprecedented mastery of urban planning and engineering.

Sep 13, 2005

60 min

Egypt

Looks at the amazing engineering feats that the Egyptians built in from around 3000 BC to around 1212 BC, including Menes' dam, pyramids, obelisks, and the temple at Abu Simbel.

Oct 9, 2006

120 min

Greece

The Ancient Greeks laid a foundation that has supported nearly 3,000 years of European history. We look how they built structures including Agamemnon's Tomb and the Parthenon.

Oct 16, 2006

60 min

Greece: Age of Alexander

The story about Greece and its accomplishments during the age of Alexander and the conquest of Persia.

Oct 23, 2006

60 min

The Aztecs

In less than 200 years, the Aztecs transformed from a tribe of nomads into the greatest civilization the New World had ever known. Discover did they achieved such greatness.

Oct 30, 2006

60 min

Carthage

Carthage, a remarkable city-state that dominated the Mediterranean for over 600 years, harnessed its extensive resources to develop some of the ancient world's groundbreaking technology.

Nov 6, 2006

60 min

The Maya: Death Empire

For centuries this mysterious civilization ruled a huge territory across South America. But by 900 AD it had fallen apart catastrophically.

Nov 13, 2006

60 min

Russia

Architecture and infrastructure enable the rise and fall of the Russian Empire.

Nov 20, 2006

60 min

Britain: Blood and Steel

The rise and fall of the British Empire.

Nov 27, 2006

60 min

The Persians

The rise and fall of the Persian Empire, 580 BC to 320 BC.

Dec 4, 2006

60 min

China

The Story of the Qin and Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China. With an emphasis on engineering projects from the building of the Great Levee on the Min, and the building of the Great Wall, and the building of the emperor's tomb with its terracotta warriors. Through those of the Han and the Sui including their building of the 1200 mile Grand Canal linking the Yangtze and the Yellow Rivers. To The Ming Dynasty and the Great Fleet.

Dec 11, 2006

60 min

Napoleon: Steel Monster

The story of France under Napoleon and there accomplishments.

Dec 18, 2006

60 min

The Byzantines

The Byzantines ruled over much of Europe and Asia during the Dark Ages; building stadiums, aqueducts and cathedrals. However, their success became their downfall.

Dec 25, 2006

60 min

Da Vinci's World

The masters best known for creating the works of art and architecture of the Renaissance were also the greatest military and civil engineers of their time. 

Jan 8, 2007

60 min

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