Limandy

Ancient Megastructures

2011 2 Seasons ⭐ 8.5

Documentary

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

1. The Colosseum

2011-03-19

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…

2. The Great Pyramid

2011-03-26

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 w…

3. Chartres Cathedral

2011-03-12

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 destru…