Disc 1. The Colosseum
1 x 50:00 min
It
was the most impressive building in the capital city of the greatest
empire of the ancient world. This programme journeys back in time to
take an in depth look at Rome's mighty Colosseum, an architectural
masterpiece that still inspires awe after 2,000 years.
Disc 2. The Egyptian Pyramids
1 x 45:00 min
Constructed
as tombs for the ancient pharaohs, over 100 pyramids remain in Egypt.
Built during a span of over 1,000 years, they stand as cultural and
engineering marvels of staggering proportions. Travel back in time as
this fascinating programme investigates the evolution of these
magnificent structures.
Disc 3. Hadrian's Wall
1 x 45:00 min
74
miles long and 2,000 years old, Hadrian's Wall winds over the hills and
valleys of Northern England, marking the northernmost extent of a once
mighty empire. Built of stone and mortar, Hadrian's Wall stands in mute
testament to its long-ago builders and is a tantalising treasure that
still holds many secrets archeologists and historians are eager to
uncover.
Disc 5. Tower Bridge
1 x 45:00 min
Built
at the same time as the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower,
London's Tower Bridge quickly became an icon of its nation, a symbol of
industrial might and technological daring combined with a deep sense of
tradition. This programme ventures from the Victorian era to the
present day to tell the complete story of this famous bridge.
Disc 5. The Eiffel Tower
1 x 60:00 min
It
was meant to be a temporary exhibit, a demonstration of French
engineering acumen at the Paris World Fair. But to Parisians, the
tower, designed by the brash, young Gustave Eiffel, came to stand for
much more. This is the monumental tale of the graceful steel sculpture
that stands at almost 1,000 feet.
