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Ancient Engineering

It may seem that moats are a thing of the past, but, in fact, they're a defensive design...

It may seem that moats are a thing of the past, but, in fact, they're a defensive design classic still in use today

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It may seem that moats are a thing of the past,
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but, in fact, they're a defensive design classic
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still in use today.
Duration
8 seconds
Views
34
Timestamp in Movie
00:41:32
Uploaded
May 24, 2025
Season
1
Episode
4
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 • E05 Notre Dame has seen coronations, canonizations, - Ancient Engineering 00:12
Notre Dame has seen coronations, canonizations,
S01 • E02 Although the Ming dynasty was looking outward - Ancient Engineering 00:07
Although the Ming dynasty was looking outward
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