MegaStructures

The history of the frozen Ekati Mine and the machines that move its gem-studded earth.

The C-5 Galaxy is the biggest plane in the US military arsenal. This aerodynamic marvel can fly non-stop to nearly any point on the globe and is capable of hauling just about anything the army needs.

An exploration of some of the world's biggest engineering projects and greatest structures ever created.

The Beijing Water Cube is a bold experiment in architecture, and a cutting-edge vision of eco-engineering. Go behind-the-scenes to learn more about this brilliant fantasia of steel and plastic.

At 101 floors high, it will be China's tallest structure. Take a look at the design and construction of the controversial Shanghai World Financial Centre.

At 610m, the Guangzhou Sightseeing and TV Tower in China is the tallest of its kind. Discover the engineering feats that enable it to withstand earthquakes.