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Construction of the roof and the vault
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Ancient Engineering

Construction of the roof and the vault was one of the most dangerous stages of cathedral...

Construction of the roof and the vault was one of the most dangerous stages of cathedral building

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Construction of the roof and the vault
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was one of the most dangerous stages of cathedral building.
Duration
7 seconds
Views
29
Timestamp in Movie
00:32:30
Uploaded
May 24, 2025
Season
1
Episode
5
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 • E03 One recent idea may explain - Ancient Engineering 00:05
One recent idea may explain
S01 • E05 And even today roof construction - Ancient Engineering 00:05
And even today roof construction
S01 • E04 Crac des Chevaliers was unique - Ancient Engineering 00:10
Crac des Chevaliers was unique
S01 • E02 Working in large groups, they create a wooden frame - Ancient Engineering 00:07
Working in large groups, they create a wooden frame
S01 • E03 Many Egyptologists suspect that ramps were used. - Ancient Engineering 00:04
Many Egyptologists suspect that ramps were used.
S01 • E01 The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, - Ancient Engineering 00:07
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge,
S01 • E03 It's likely engineers used - Ancient Engineering 00:06
It's likely engineers used
S01 • E05 In 2003, a new terminal open at Charles de Gaulle Airport - Ancient Engineering 00:29
In 2003, a new terminal open at Charles de Gaulle Airport
S01 • E02 They then ram the earth down using tools or bare feet. - Ancient Engineering 00:05
They then ram the earth down using tools or bare feet.
S01 • E04 Concentric castles - Ancient Engineering 00:11
Concentric castles
S01 • E01 At that time, it was the third biggest suspension bridge - Ancient Engineering 00:06
At that time, it was the third biggest suspension bridge
S01 • E03 And the ancients knew it was crucial to get its angle right. - Ancient Engineering 00:05
And the ancients knew it was crucial to get its angle right.
S01 • E01 So the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was built - Ancient Engineering 00:10
So the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was built
S01 • E03 Anything beyond six or seven degrees - Ancient Engineering 00:09
Anything beyond six or seven degrees
S01 • E02 Pressure packs the earth together, making it very strong. - Ancient Engineering 00:04
Pressure packs the earth together, making it very strong.
S01 • E04 The idea is that that inner wall - Ancient Engineering 00:10
The idea is that that inner wall
S01 • E03 But keeping the ramp shallow - Ancient Engineering 00:06
But keeping the ramp shallow
S01 • E02 Workers then added another layer and continued the process, - Ancient Engineering 00:08
Workers then added another layer and continued the process,
S01 • E01 At that time, the understanding of the aerodynamic effects - Ancient Engineering 00:12
At that time, the understanding of the aerodynamic effects
S01 • E03 It would be miles long to get to the top of the pyramid. - Ancient Engineering 00:04
It would be miles long to get to the top of the pyramid.