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Over time, the weight of a building
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Ancient Engineering

Over time, the weight of a building can cause mortar to shift and crack which can in turn,...

Over time, the weight of a building can cause mortar to shift and crack which can in turn, move arches and columns and eventually bring the whole thing crashing down

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Over time, the weight of a building
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can cause mortar to shift and crack
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which can in turn, move arches and columns
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and eventually bring the whole thing crashing down
Duration
14 seconds
Views
27
Timestamp in Movie
00:38:53
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 • E01 The technology is so advanced, - Ancient Engineering 00:07
The technology is so advanced,
S01 • E03 In many ways we've just scratched the surface - Ancient Engineering 00:10
In many ways we've just scratched the surface
S01 • E04 Sudden death was something all too familiar - Ancient Engineering 00:09
Sudden death was something all too familiar
S01 • E01 These are the fastest vehicles on earth, - Ancient Engineering 00:07
These are the fastest vehicles on earth,
S01 • E02 Researchers examined the wooden buildings - Ancient Engineering 00:07
Researchers examined the wooden buildings
S01 • E04 In the final decades of the 13th century, - Ancient Engineering 00:12
In the final decades of the 13th century,
S01 • E05 In 1573, Beauvais collapsed a second time. - Ancient Engineering 00:06
In 1573, Beauvais collapsed a second time.
S01 • E03 Often a discovery - Ancient Engineering 00:05
Often a discovery
S01 • E01 But they only work because those aerodynamics work - Ancient Engineering 00:05
But they only work because those aerodynamics work
S01 • E02 Wooden beams and columns formed the structural core - Ancient Engineering 00:09
Wooden beams and columns formed the structural core
S01 • E03 In 2017 scientists detected - Ancient Engineering 00:06
In 2017 scientists detected
S01 • E05 The congregation rushed out - Ancient Engineering 00:08
The congregation rushed out
S01 • E04 It was an opportunity - Ancient Engineering 00:11
It was an opportunity
S01 • E01 Just like motorsports today, - Ancient Engineering 00:14
Just like motorsports today,
S01 • E03 Techniques including thermal imaging - Ancient Engineering 00:10
Techniques including thermal imaging
S01 • E05 Today, modern braces may be the only thing - Ancient Engineering 00:07
Today, modern braces may be the only thing
S01 • E04 So the great Welsh castles of the 13th century - Ancient Engineering 00:09
So the great Welsh castles of the 13th century
S01 • E02 They support the eaves and roof, - Ancient Engineering 00:08
They support the eaves and roof,
S01 • E03 It gets people really excited - Ancient Engineering 00:06
It gets people really excited
S01 • E05 I think what happens at Beauvais is an example - Ancient Engineering 00:08
I think what happens at Beauvais is an example