Time Scanners
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Ever wonder how the Roman Colosseum was constructed? How about the Egyptian pyramids? `Time Scanners' uses 3-D laser-scanning technology to reveal the secrets of how these and other engineering marvels were built. Dallas Campbell presents the programme, which uses the latest research tools and visual mapping to reveal the mysteries behind some of the world's most recognizable buildings. Structural engineer Steve Burrows.- the man behind Beijing's Olympic Stadium and other famous structures - leads the investigations, joined by laser-scanning experts from the Universitry of Arkansas. Given unprecedented access, Burrows and his crew explore, scan and digitally analyse the architectural achievements.

2014 · 44m
Starring Dallas Campbell, Steve Burrows

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Petra
    Steve and the team head to the ancient city of Petra to find answers to ancient questions by using cutting-edge 3D laser-scanning technology.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Jerusalem
    From the vast walls of Temple Mount to the man-made mountain of Herodium, a team of engineers set out to discover the constructions of Jerusalem.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Machu Picchu
    The team investigate the architectural secrets of Machu Picchu, using laser-scanning technology to offer answers to three key questions surrounding the Inca city.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Colosseum
    Engineer Steve Burrows leads his team of laser-scanning experts to Rome, Italy, on a quest to uncover unanswered mysteries at the Colosseum.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 5
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    Structural engineer Steve Burrows takes his team of laser-scanning experts to St Paul's Cathedral in the heart of London.
    40 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Egyptian Pyramids
    The team head to Egypt to learn how the pyramids evolved from simple mud-brick structures to the most impressive buildings in the ancient world.
    40 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Dallas Campbell
    Host
  • Steve Burrows
    Host
  • L‌A
    Lara Acaster
    Producer
  • Anthony Geffen
    Producer

About

Time Scanners

Documentary

Ever wonder how the Roman Colosseum was constructed? How about the Egyptian pyramids? `Time Scanners' uses 3-D laser-scanning technology to reveal the secrets of how these and other engineering marvels were built. Dallas Campbell presents the programme, which uses the latest research tools and visual mapping to reveal the mysteries behind some of the world's most recognizable buildings. Structural engineer Steve Burrows.- the man behind Beijing's Olympic Stadium and other famous structures - leads the investigations, joined by laser-scanning experts from the Universitry of Arkansas. Given unprecedented access, Burrows and his crew explore, scan and digitally analyse the architectural achievements.

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Studio
NATGERO
Released
2014
© 2014 ABC Australia

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English (United Kingdom), English (United States)
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English (United Kingdom) (Dolby Atmos), French (France) (Dolby Atmos), German (Dolby Atmos), Italian (Dolby Atmos), Portuguese (Brazil) (Dolby Atmos), Spanish (Spain) (Dolby Atmos), Turkish (Dolby Atmos)

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English (United Kingdom) , Arabic , French (France) , German , Hebrew , Italian , Japanese , Korean , Portuguese (Brazil) , Portuguese (Portugal) , Spanish (Spain) , Turkish

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