• 2005
  • TV-PG
  • 44m
Engineering an Empire

Summary A series of documentaries that go over the world's history and it's many accomplishments. View more details

  • 2005
  • TV-PG
  • 44m

Engineering an Empire

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Peter Weller Michael Carroll Sam Kalidi J.J. Huckin

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8.2

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Sep 12, 2005

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : KPI Productions Kraylevich Productions Inc. Mechanism Digital

Summary A series of documentaries that go over the world's history and it's many accomplishments. View more details

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Sep 12, 2005

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : KPI Productions Kraylevich Productions Inc. Mechanism Digital

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 12, 2005
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.
Episode 2 • Oct 08, 2006
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.
Episode 3 • Oct 15, 2006
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.
Episode 4 • Oct 22, 2006
Greece: Age of Alexander
The story about Greece and its accomplishments during the age of Alexander and the conquest of Persia.
Episode 5 • Oct 29, 2006
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.
Episode 6 • Nov 05, 2006
Carthage
We find out how in the 7th century BC, Carthage had grown into one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world.
Episode 7 • Nov 12, 2006
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.
Episode 8 • Nov 19, 2006
Russia
Architecture and infrastructure enable the rise and fall of the Russian Empire.
Episode 9 • Nov 26, 2006
Britain: Blood and Steel
The rise and fall of the British Empire.
Episode 10 • Dec 03, 2006
The Persians
The rise and fall of the Persian Empire, 580 BC to 320 BC.
Episode 11 • Dec 10, 2006
China
The Story of The Han to the Qing dynasty and their accomplishments.
Episode 12 • Dec 17, 2006
Napoleon: Steel Monster
The story of France under Napoleon and there accomplishments.
Episode 13 • Dec 24, 2006
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.
Episode 14 • Jan 07, 2007
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.

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