Seasons & Episodes
Skyscraper
The tallest man-made structure on Earth towering nearly half a mile into the sky is the Burj Dubai Skyscraper in the Per
Aircraft Carrier
The biggest aircraft carrier in the world, weighing over 100,000 tons, is the USS Nimitz. Seven ingenious technological
Bridge
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan is the longest suspension bridge in the world. See how technological breakthroughs led
Airport
Heathrow Airport in London is the busiest international airport in the world. This film reveals how seven ingenious tech
Tunnel
Unearth the technological leaps forward that have allowed the world's longest tunnel - the Gotthard Base Tunnel - to be
Submarine
At 171 m long, the USS Pennsylvania is the biggest submarine in the US Navy. It can dive deeper than a thousand feet, sa
Aircraft
Continuing this week is the factual series that examines the evolution of modern engineering. The third instalment explo
Oil Rig
Uncover the technological leaps forward that allowed the world's largest Oil Platform - the Perdido Spar in the Gulf of
Sky Wheel
Uncover the technological leaps forward that have enabled the world's largest observation wheel - the Singapore Flyer -
Space Station
Explore the giant technological leaps forward that have enabled the world's biggest space station to be built. The Inter
Dam
Filter through the technological leaps forward that have allowed the world's largest hydroelectric dam - the Three Gorge
Cruise Ship
Uncover the technological leaps that allowed the world's biggest cruise ship - the Independence of the Seas - to be deve
Dome
Uncover the technological leaps forward that allowed the world's largest spanning dome - the Oita Stadium in Japan - to
Telescope
Zoom in on the technological leaps forward that have enabled the world's largest telescope - the Large Binocular Telesco
Canal
The Panama Canal is set to double its capacity almost a century after it opened. Find out why its success lies in four k
Icebreaker
Find out what made it possible for the world’s largest icebreaking ship to smash through solid ice a metre and a half
Metro
Over 4 million people use the London Underground every day. Find out how four key inventions in a series of landmark met
Prison
Modern prisons are brimming with technology. Explore the inner workings and incredible stories behind four landmark pris
Tower
China’s Canton Tower required great leaps in technology to build. Explore the way key historic towers like the Eiffel
Train
France’s TGV has been pushed to 575 kilometres. Examine four iconic trains and the breakthroughs that enabled the deve
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