Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth.The full story behind : Petra, Alhambra and St.Paul’s Cathedral. Certain landmarks have captured the imagination and awe of modern-day architects and engineers around the world as they work to solve the mystery of how their ancient forebears were able to construct such beautiful, timeless and revolutionary structures with none of the machines and materials available to modern engineers. From the dreams that inspired them, to the blood and sweat that built them, discover the full story behind structures that forever changed the landscape of architecture: Petra, Alhambra and St.Paul‘s Cathedral.
The Alhambra - This program brings to life the ingenious engineering solutions and treacherous political betrayals that gave birth to what is arguably the most perfect example of Moorish architecture in existence - The Alhambra.
St. Paul’s Cathedral - In 1666 a great fire engulfed the city of London destroying the magnificent cathedral of Old St Paul's. Architect, Christopher Wren, set out to raise a new cathedral from the ashes which soon became an iconic landmark of London.
Petra - We travel back through time to reveal how human resourcefulness and courageous endeavour would create one of the ancient world's most magnificent megastructures, the Khazneh.
Format: PAL
Region: 4
Region Code: Region 4 PAL
Release Date : 05-06-2010
