Episode list

Engineering an Empire

Rome

Mon, Sep 12, 2005
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.
7.9 /10
Egypt

Sun, Oct 08, 2006
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.
0 /10
Greece

Sun, Oct 15, 2006
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.
8 /10
The Aztecs

Sun, Oct 29, 2006
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.
7.6 /10
Carthage

Sun, Nov 05, 2006
We find out how in the 7th century BC, Carthage had grown into one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world.
7.7 /10
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.
8 /10
Russia

Sun, Nov 19, 2006
Architecture and infrastructure enable the rise and fall of the Russian Empire.
8.2 /10
China

Sun, Dec 10, 2006
The Story of The Han to the Qing dynasty and their accomplishments.
7.9 /10
The Byzantines

Sun, Dec 24, 2006
The Byzantines ruled over much of Europe and Asia during the Dark Ages; building stadiums, aqueducts and cathedrals. However, their success became their downfall.
7.9 /10
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.
7.4 /10
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