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Season 1

13 episodes · 1998

  1. 1Iron & steel

    01 Jan 1998 · 23 min

    The invention of steel breaks boundaries.

  2. 2Defence

    08 Jan 1998 · 23 min

    Great walls protect a Scottish castle.

  3. 3Cantilevers

    15 Jan 1998 · 23 min

    The cantilever is an ancient structural device.

  4. 4Domes

    22 Jan 1998 · 23 min

    The difficulty with building domes.

  5. 5Foundations

    29 Jan 1998 · 23 min

    Building foundations.

  6. 6Taking On The Sea

    05 Feb 1998 · 23 min

    The structures that protect seafront cities from the oceans.

  7. 7Arches

    12 Feb 1998 · 23 min

    The use of arches throughout architectural history.

  8. 8Suspension bridges

    19 Feb 1998 · 23 min

    How are suspension bridges made?

  9. 9Concrete Spaces

    26 Feb 1998 · 23 min

    A testament to the versatility of concrete.

  10. 10Leisure Places

    05 Mar 1998 · 23 min

    From Colosseum to Stadium.

  11. 11Tall Buildings

    12 Mar 1998 · 23 min

    The First British Skyscraper.

  12. 12Harnessing Nature's Power

    19 Mar 1998 · 23 min

    How Do We Use the Power of Nature?

  13. 13Underground spacesfinale

    26 Mar 1998 · 23 min

    Norway's Underground Ice Hockey stadium.