Engineering wonders

A look at some of the most amazing elevators in the world. Addresses the obstacles of construction, the impact on society, and the science of engineering such superstructures.

An introduction to elevators, looking at their history and engineering.

Addresses the obstacles of construction, the impact on society, and the science of engineering such superstructures.

An introduction to telescopes, describing their history, how and why they are used, different types, and more.

Introduces famous towers and skyscrapers around the world and discusses why they are considered engineering wonders.

Describes the pyramids of Egypt and how they were 019structed.

Learn about modern stadiums as well as early Greek and Roman stadiums and coliseums that took massive manpower and engineering techniques to construct.

Learn about the different types of bridges, the civilizations and people who engineered and risked their lives to construct them.

An introduction to the Great Wall of China, discussing how and why it was constructed, as well as its use, deterioration, and restoration.

Highlights the origin of the first tunnels, the greatest tunnel builders, the evolution and advancement of tunnels that are being built today.