Engineering The Impossible

All Episodes 2007 - 2010

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Discover the untold stories of three of the world's most iconic structures as National Geographic reveals the engineering genius and human drama behind the Colosseum, Chartres Cathedral, and the Great Pyramid. Including three full-length National Geographic specials, this two-disc collection features stunning computer-generated recreations, historic details, and fresh new perspectives on these man-made wonders. Witness how these remarkable buildings were constructed without modern tools or technology, how they fostered ground-breaking architectural innovations still in use today, and how each continues to stand as an enduring monument to the strength and daring of the human imagination.

3 episodes

Series Premiere

2007-06-28T04:00:00Z

1x01 Chartres Cathedral

Series Premiere

1x01 Chartres Cathedral

  • 2007-06-28T04:00:00Z1h

The builders of the Chartres Cathedral push technology to the limit to come up with solutions that still influence modern design and construction techniques.

2010-12-11T05:00:00Z

1x02 Egypt

1x02 Egypt

  • 2010-12-11T05:00:00Z1h

Uncovering construction secrets 4000 years after the first pyramids rose from the desert in Egypt.

2010-12-09T05:00:00Z

1x03 Rome

1x03 Rome

  • 2010-12-09T05:00:00Z1h

A team of experts examines the Roman Colosseum, the world's most infamous arena and perhaps the most elaborate death machine ever devised.

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