Masters of Engineering
Masters of Engineering
Thanks to the explanations of leading experts in physics, maths and other hard sciences, the viewer plunges into a world of inventions. Combining bluechip photography with innovative CGI, this documentary series highlights the history of human ingenuity.
Higher and Higher
Which was the invention that propelled the construction of higher and higher buildings? Concrete? Iron? It's the elevator. From the Tower of Babel to the Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia, humankind has always searched to build bigger and higher.
Conquering the Oceans
70% of the earth's surface is covered by water and much of the history of man's discovery of the earth is linked to oceans. From the fragile boats which sailed along the Mediterranean coasts to the majestic ships which sailed off to the New World.
Bridging the Gap
How are gravity-defying bridges designed? For centuries there have been countless and huge advances in the field of civil engineering. Thanks to the explanations of leading, the viewer plunges into a world of inventions.
Icarus' Dream
To fly... A dream that has shaped the history of humanity. A story of crazy flyers - inventors, scientists - pursuing their dream, often risking their lives doing so. Matthieu Barreau went in search of these intrepid pioneers.
Masters of Rail
For centuries there have been countless and huge advances in the field of civil engineering. Thanks to the explanations of leading experts in physics, maths and other hard sciences. In this film, we look at the masters of rail.