Even before the start of recorded history, ancient engineers across the world were erecting giant monuments.
EPISODE 1
Earliest Arenas: The Colosseum
Since their earliest existence, stadiums have been regarded as architectural masterpieces and focal points in their surrounding cities, but none more so than the Colosseum in Rome.
EPISODE 2
How Gold Changed The World
Uncovering how gold is mined and transformed into everyday objects like jewelry and currency, and even used to adorn holy temples and statues.
EPISODE 3
History's Deadliest Weapons
As the battle distance continues to grow with each new weapon, humans put their best minds to work refining and evolving their designs over the millennia to gain the upper hand.
EPISODE 4
Navigating The Globe
Explores pioneering breakthroughs from across the globe that shaped the ability to travel.
EPISODE 5
Tools & Technology
Groundbreaking developments lead to a technologically sophisticated society; the first data-recording device from over 5,000 years ago; how weaving creates binary code.
EPISODE 6
Anatomy of the House
Explores the anatomy of houses. From living in caves to grand mansions, shelter has always been high on the list of priorities.