The Burj Khalifa in the UAE, perfectly symbolizes the dynamism of the Middle-East. But this and other buildings, throughout the world, have been influenced by Islamic tradition both present and past. Engineering roots can be traced back to a great period of human advancement: The Golden Age of Islam.
From the 8th Century there was a fundamental change of the way people thought about science and engineering. Leading to the construction of one of the planet’s most famous structures, the Taj Mahal.
Ancient Engineering - Season 1: 10 episodes
Ancient Engineering is a 10-episode documentary series bursting with the most exciting and intriguing feats of engineering from the ancient world, which have inspired and influenced modern-day…
- How Roads Changed The World (Episode 1)
- The Great Wall Of China (Episode 2)
- Secrets Of The Pyramids (Episode 3)
- Rise Of The Super Castles (Episode 4)
- Secrets Of Notre Dame (Episode 5)
- Secrets Of Angkor Wat (Episode 6)
- The Power Of Water (Episode 7)
- History’s Greatest Ships (Episode 8)
- Stone Age Secrets (Episode 9)
- The Taj Mahal And The Golden Age Of Islam (Episode 10)
Ancient Engineering - Season 2: 10 episodes
After the success of the first season, Ancient Engineering is back with ten new episodes revealing the secrets of the early engineers who pioneered the techniques still in use today in buildings and…
- Earliest Arenas: The Colosseum: Episode 1
- How Gold changed the World: Episode 2
- History's Deadliest Weapons: Episode 3
- Navigating the Globe: Episode 4
- Ancient Tools and Technology: Episode 5
- Anatomy of the House: Episode 6
- Extreme Builds: Episode 7
- History's Hidden Marvels: Episode 8
- Ancient Waterways: Episode 9
- Building Bridges: Episode 10
