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Ancient Engineering

This principle underpins another modern earthquake-proofing technology

This principle underpins another modern earthquake-proofing technology

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This principle underpins another
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modern earthquake-proofing technology.
Duration
5 seconds
Views
25
Timestamp in Movie
00:18:15
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 In New York city, - Ancient Engineering 00:05
In New York city,
S01 • E04 But his fortress would play a central role - Ancient Engineering 00:09
But his fortress would play a central role
S01 • E02 And one leader would push their engineering prowess - Ancient Engineering 00:10
And one leader would push their engineering prowess
S01 • E05 Another way is to put a damper inside the building. - Ancient Engineering 00:04
Another way is to put a damper inside the building.
S01 • E03 High profile skyscrapers, - Ancient Engineering 00:13
High profile skyscrapers,
S01 • E05 When the earthquake pushes in one direction, - Ancient Engineering 00:05
When the earthquake pushes in one direction,
S01 • E01 But when it comes to straight roads, - Ancient Engineering 00:06
But when it comes to straight roads,
S01 • E05 Taipei 101 has a damper system featuring - Ancient Engineering 00:07
Taipei 101 has a damper system featuring
S01 • E04 Two of Henry VIII's wives were executed at the tower - Ancient Engineering 00:11
Two of Henry VIII's wives were executed at the tower
S01 • E03 And thanks to modern materials and techniques, - Ancient Engineering 00:07
And thanks to modern materials and techniques,
S01 • E02 He was someone who wanted to set the boundaries - Ancient Engineering 00:08
He was someone who wanted to set the boundaries
S01 • E05 It's made of 41 layers of steel plates - Ancient Engineering 00:07
It's made of 41 layers of steel plates
S01 • E04 Richard III reputedly had his two young nephews murdered - Ancient Engineering 00:09
Richard III reputedly had his two young nephews murdered
S01 • E01 Their transport network was built - Ancient Engineering 00:06
Their transport network was built
S01 • E02 Hadrian came to power in 117 AD, - Ancient Engineering 00:08
Hadrian came to power in 117 AD,
S01 • E05 Below are 16 hydraulic viscous dampers - Ancient Engineering 00:07
Below are 16 hydraulic viscous dampers
S01 • E01 With the wheel in place, and stone roads tried and tested, - Ancient Engineering 00:09
With the wheel in place, and stone roads tried and tested,
S01 • E04 And in 1861, a thief tried to steal the crown jewels. - Ancient Engineering 00:06
And in 1861, a thief tried to steal the crown jewels.
S01 • E02 It's stretched from the sands of the Sahara desert - Ancient Engineering 00:11
It's stretched from the sands of the Sahara desert
S01 • E05 The pendulum moves to counteract strong winds - Ancient Engineering 00:09
The pendulum moves to counteract strong winds