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The Best Episodes of Ancient Engineering Season 1

Every episode of Ancient Engineering Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ancient Engineering Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Ancient Engineering Season 1

Using the latest technological insights, this series sheds new light on how incredible feats of ancient engineering were achieved and how they continue to influence...

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  1. Background image for Roads That Changed The World
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Roads That Changed The World

    S1:E1

    Chariots were the express vehicles of their day – but how did they work? And what about the roads, tunnels, and bridges that they relied upon? Transport networks are also indispensable in our fast-paced, interconnected modern world, and we’ve learned from our ancestors.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Great Wall of China
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #2 - The Great Wall of China

    S1:E2

    Since the earliest civilizations, humans have needed walls to protect them. From rudimentary walls around early towns and cities to vast fortresses and castles, culminating in one of the greatest engineering triumphs of all time – the Great Wall of China.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Secrets Of The Pyramids
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Secrets Of The Pyramids

    S1:E3

    The Great Pyramid at Giza is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its scale is breath-taking and it is built to the mind-boggling degree of precision. How did ancient engineers achieve this feat, and what was the purpose of this monumental and mysterious structure?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Rise Of The Super-Castle
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Rise Of The Super-Castle

    S1:E4

    In the Middle Ages, the technology of the castle evolved by leaps and bounds. Engineers constructed some of the most spectacular buildings of all time in a dramatic arms- race. At the same time, new weapons designed to attack castles came to the fore.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Secrets Of Notre Dame
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Secrets Of Notre Dame

    S1:E5

    Building for God reached a high point in the Middle Ages when a new engineering movement emerged in Europe, changing the rules forever. It aimed to use pioneering construction methods and architecture to create a glimpse of heaven...on earth.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Secrets Of Angkor Wat
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Secrets Of Angkor Wat

    S1:E6

    Temples, designed to honor the Gods, have been at the heart of cities since earliest times. Often they have been the biggest and most impressive buildings of their age. But mysterious ancient temples crop up across the ancient world. Why are so many of these monuments carefully aligned with the sun?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Power Of Water
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #7 - The Power Of Water

    S1:E7

    Without water, civilization is simply not possible. Romans took control of their water supplies very, very seriously. In order to keep the taps on, Roman engineers constructed vast networks of aqueducts, tunnels, sewers, and drains.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for History’s Greatest Ships
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #8 - History’s Greatest Ships

    S1:E8

    As far back as the Bronze Age, humans were building ships capable of crossing oceans and trading between continents. Perhaps the greatest surviving vessel from the Ancient world, is The Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s mighty warship. It was a true engineering wonder, but one built with a fatal weakness.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Stone Age Secrets
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Stone Age Secrets

    S1:E9

    Even before the start of recorded history, ancient engineers across the World were erecting giant monuments. What was their purpose? And how did early peoples move such massive slabs of stone across hundreds of miles – long before the wheel had been invented?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for The Taj Mahal And The Golden Age Of Islam
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #10 - The Taj Mahal And The Golden Age Of Islam

    S1:E10

    Awe-inspiring palaces are the legacy that demonstrates the brilliance of Islamic engineers, working centuries before Western Europe began its own engineering revolution. It’s a process that culminated in what is arguably the most beautiful building in the World – the Taj Mahal.

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Roads That Changed The World" is the best rated episode of "Ancient Engineering" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/7/2021. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The Great Wall of China".