Ancient Megastructures

Documentary

Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth, many centuries before the industrial revolution.

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Parallax Film Productions

DSP

Parthenon Entertainment

National Geographic

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1. The Colosseum

19th Mar 2011

Follow 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.

2. The Great Pyramid

26th Mar 2011

The 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.

3. Chartres Cathedral

12th Mar 2011

Building 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.

Ancient Megastructures

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1. The Colosseum

2. The Great Pyramid

3. Chartres Cathedral

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