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Although the Ming dynasty was looking outward
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Ancient Engineering

Although the Ming dynasty was looking outward as much as possible, there was still a...

Although the Ming dynasty was looking outward as much as possible, there was still a problem with the Northern border

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Although the Ming dynasty was looking outward
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as much as possible,
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there was still a problem with the Northern border.
Duration
7 seconds
Views
16
Timestamp in Movie
00:41:35
Uploaded
May 24, 2025
Season
1
Episode
2
Genres
documentary
Production
AM Trading,Avatar Productions,Sutjeska Film

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Movie Summary

A fascinating look at how modern day structures and engineering technologies have been inspired by ancient discoveries.
S01 • E01 Satellites orbiting the earth capture images - Ancient Engineering 00:17
Satellites orbiting the earth capture images
S01 • E02 In the 15th century, - Ancient Engineering 00:07
In the 15th century,
S01 • E04 The moat is such a successful means of security - Ancient Engineering 00:11
The moat is such a successful means of security
S01 • E03 Today, engineers have dug one structure deep underground. - Ancient Engineering 00:05
Today, engineers have dug one structure deep underground.
S01 • E02 And sections of the emperor Qin's ancient walls - Ancient Engineering 00:06
And sections of the emperor Qin's ancient walls
S01 • E04 The Embassy - Ancient Engineering 00:06
The Embassy
S01 • E01 (dramatic music) - Ancient Engineering 00:12
(dramatic music)
S01 • E03 Not to protect a king, - Ancient Engineering 00:07
Not to protect a king,
S01 • E02 The Ming dynasty decided to rebuild the wall - Ancient Engineering 00:07
The Ming dynasty decided to rebuild the wall
S01 • E05 Sometimes being an icon can draw unwelcome attention. - Ancient Engineering 00:05
Sometimes being an icon can draw unwelcome attention.
S01 • E04 Intended as a defense against terror attack, - Ancient Engineering 00:10
Intended as a defense against terror attack,
S01 • E05 In the French revolution in 1789, Notre Dame was attacked - Ancient Engineering 00:07
In the French revolution in 1789, Notre Dame was attacked
S01 • E03 Deep in the bowels of an icy mountain - Ancient Engineering 00:15
Deep in the bowels of an icy mountain
S01 • E02 The Ming aimed to create a huge new wall - Ancient Engineering 00:06
The Ming aimed to create a huge new wall
S01 • E01 Nearly every junction - Ancient Engineering 00:07
Nearly every junction
S01 • E05 Windows smashed and the mighty bronze bells melted - Ancient Engineering 00:15
Windows smashed and the mighty bronze bells melted
S01 • E02 It would be manned by guards - Ancient Engineering 00:06
It would be manned by guards
S01 • E01 Evidence that modern European cities and motorways - Ancient Engineering 00:07
Evidence that modern European cities and motorways
S01 • E04 So given its highly effective moat system, - Ancient Engineering 00:08
So given its highly effective moat system,
S01 • E02 This time their engineers would use - Ancient Engineering 00:12
This time their engineers would use