Ancient Engineering
Building for God reached a high point in the Middle Ages when a new engineering movement emerged in Europe, changing the rules forever.
Building for God reached a high point in the Middle Ages when a new engineering movement emerged in Europe, changing the rules forever.
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Uncover the secrets of what it takes to make up to 5 million cakes a day, including French Fancies, Angel Slices and Bramley Apple Pies. Meet the engineers who keep the machines running 24/7, the workers making all the cakes, and the operators who spend their days with state-of-the-art robots.
From making fresh spaghetti and mixing the top-secret ingredients for sauce, to giant automated cranes and the latest robots, join today's Heinz factory workers alongside tomorrow's machines, making cans of household favourites.
The McVitie's factory in Carlisle, Cumbria, opens its doors to reveal how millions of the nation's favourite biscuits are made, 24 hours a day, in one of Britain's biggest factories and oldest biscuit factory in the world.
Take a look at the history of creating stronger, faster and more powerful military aircraft.
A fascinating look at the radical concepts and innovative ideas that are making trains faster, safer and ever more futuristic.
Explore the high tech, high-speed world of car and bike racing.
Ultimate Explosions chronicles the compelling stories of explosions that have reverberated around the world.
Even before the start of recorded history, ancient engineers across the World were erecting giant monuments. What was their purpose?
As far back as the Bronze Age, humans were building ships capable of crossing oceans and trading between continents.
Without water, civilization is simply not possible. Romans took control of their water supplies very, very seriously.
Temples, designed to honor the Gods, have been at the heart of cities since the earliest times
Building for God reached a high point in the Middle Ages when a new engineering movement emerged in Europe, changing the rules forever.
In the Middle Ages, the technology of the castle evolved by leaps and bounds.
The Great Pyramid at Giza is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its scale is breath-taking and it is built to precision.
It is the greatest technological challenge ever undertaken by humankind. The quest to produce the ultimate energy solution... fusion.
The way we fly about to change, driven by a new breed of aviators not afraid to think differently. Could the days of the jet age be numbered?
This film follows the race to generate vast power from thin air - the wind. One of the world's biggest windfarms is being built off the English coast.
We're putting the action-packed film Nobody to the test. Booby Traps, Claymores and Riot shields make for an interesting day at the range.
From Polar, to James Bond, the Lethal Weapon, Terry loves action movies and is putting some of the best ones to the test!
Grenades, propane tanks, and a bathtub, all adds up to some big tests of the popular comic book character.
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