Engineering an Empire

Engineering an Empire

Documentary 2006

Rome, Egypt and Greece are some of the topics covered in this series that explores architectural and engineering feats that were characteristic of some of history's greatest societies. Computer renderings help illustrate the methods used in building such structures as the Parthenon. Actor Peter Weller ("RoboCop") hosts.

Documentary 2006

14+

Starring Peter Weller

EPISODE 3

Greece

Western Civilization has been influenced by many cultures, but it was born in Ancient Greece. The Ancient Greeks laid a foundation that has supported nearly 3000 years of European history. Philosophers like Aristotle and Socrates, Olympian gods, the beginnings of democracy and great conquering armies can be attributed to the Ancient Greeks. This strong and charismatic people strategically harnessed the materials and people around them to create the most advanced technological feats the world had ever seen. From the Tunnel of Samos: a mile-long aqueduct dug through a large mountain of solid limestone, to Agamemnon's Tomb, to The Parthenon, we will examine the architecture and infrastructure engineered by the Greek Empire. Peter Weller hosts.

43 min · Oct 16, 2006 14+
EPISODE 4

Greece: Age of Alexander

The architecture and infrastructure the ancient Greeks engineered during the time of Alexander the Great.

43 min · Oct 23, 2006 14+
EPISODE 5

The Aztecs

The architecture and infrastructure behind Aztec society; host Peter Weller.

43 min · Oct 30, 2006 14+
EPISODE 6

Carthage

The power, strength and ingenuity of Carthage.

42 min · Nov 6, 2006 14+
EPISODE 7

The Maya: Death Empire

Architecture and infrastructure enable the rise and fall of the ancient Mayan civilization.

43 min · Nov 13, 2006 14+
EPISODE 8

Russia

Architecture and infrastructure enable the rise and fall of the Russian Empire.

43 min · Nov 20, 2006 14+

Peter Weller

Narrator
Mark Cannon

Director
Dolores Gavin

Producer
Jessica Conway

Producer
Doug Ross

Writer

About

Engineering an Empire

DOCUMENTARY

Rome, Egypt and Greece are some of the topics covered in this series that explores architectural and engineering feats that were characteristic of some of history's greatest societies. Computer renderings help illustrate the methods used in building such structures as the Parthenon. Actor Peter Weller ("RoboCop") hosts.

Information

Studio: History
Released: 2006
Rated: 14+

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (United States) (AAC)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.