Engineering An Empire
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S1 E1 - China
December 10, 200644minChina's emperors mobilized peasant armies to accomplish engineering feats unparalleled in human history, only to be consumed by vanity and greed, then stripped of power by the people it had ruled.Free trial of HISTORY VaultS1 E2 - Britain: Blood And Steel
November 26, 200645minAt its peak, the British Empire covered one quarter of the Earth's land mass. Through the centuries, the rulers of this enormous powerhouse used extraordinary engineering feats to become an industrial and military titan.Free trial of HISTORY VaultS1 E3 - The Persians
December 3, 200645minReligious and cultural tolerance was a hallmark of Persian rule, but the rivalry between Persia and Athens led to a 30-year conflict that shaped the world we live in today.Free trial of HISTORY VaultS1 E4 - The Byzantines
December 24, 200644minWith ruthless might and supreme ingenuity, the Byzantines ruled over vast swaths of Europe and Asia for more than a thousand years. Learn how the engineering feats of this great empire eventually betrayed it.Free trial of HISTORY VaultS1 E5 - Da Vinci's World
January 7, 200744minThe masters best known for creating the works of art and architecture of the Renaissance were also the greatest military and civil engineers of their time.Free trial of HISTORY VaultS1 E6 - Napoleon: Steel Monster
December 17, 200645minCenturies after the fall of the Roman Empire, France stood on the edge of utter disaster. From the ashes emerged one of the greatest military strategists in history: Napoleon.Free trial of HISTORY VaultS1 E7 - Greece
October 15, 200644minThe Ancient Greeks laid a foundation that has supported nearly 3000 years of European history, including philosophers, Olympian gods, the beginnings of democracy, and great conquering armies.Free trial of HISTORY VaultS1 E8 - Greece: Age Of Alexander
October 22, 200644minThe Ancient Greeks laid a foundation that has supported nearly 3000 years of European history, from philosophers and Olympian gods to great conquering armies and the beginnings of democracy.Free trial of HISTORY VaultS1 E9 - The Aztecs
October 29, 200644minIn less than 200 years the Aztecs used military campaigns and technology to transform themselves from a band of wandering nomads to the greatest civilization the New World had ever known.Free trial of HISTORY VaultS1 E10 - The Maya: Death Empire
November 12, 200644minWhat began as a modest population of hunters and gatherers expanded into more than forty flourishing city-states. Where did the Maya come from and what catastrophes caused the collapse of this innovative civilization?Free trial of HISTORY VaultS1 E11 - Russia
November 19, 200644minAt the height of its power, the Russian Empire stretched across 15 times zones and made up one sixth of the entire world's landmass. But the empire's infrastructure was built at an enormous price.Free trial of HISTORY VaultS1 E12 - Carthage
November 5, 200644minCarthage, a remarkable city-state that dominated the Mediterranean for over 600 years, harnessed its extensive resources to develop some of the ancient world's groundbreaking technology.Free trial of HISTORY VaultS1 E13 - Egypt
October 8, 20061 h 30 minEgyptian temples, fortresses, pyramids, and palaces redefined the limits of architectural possibility and served as a warning to all of Egypt's enemies: The world's most advanced civilization could accomplish anything.Free trial of HISTORY VaultS1 E14 - Rome
September 4, 20051 h 30 minThe thirst for power shared by all Roman emperors fueled an unprecedented mastery of engineering and labor. Learn about the engineering feats that set the Roman Empire apart from the rest of the ancient world.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
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