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Engineering an Empire, Episode 10, Napoleon: Steel Monster
directed by Penny Fearon, fl. 1999; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Penny Fearon, fl. 1999, Kralyevich Productions and Mechanism Digital, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 10 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. Centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire, French kings struggled for control against the church and the aristocracy.
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directed by Penny Fearon, fl. 1999; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Penny Fearon, fl. 1999, Kralyevich Productions and Mechanism Digital, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 10 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
Description
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. Centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire, French kings struggled for control against the church and the aristocracy.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Miriam Levin, fl. 2006, Nicolas Faucherre, Stephen Englund, 1945-, David Edwards-May, fl. 2006, Michael Davis, fl. 2006, Penny Fearon, fl. 1999, Kralyevich Productions, Mechanism Digital, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Penny Fearon, fl. 1999, Peter Weller, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Napoléon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Sébastien de Vauban, 1633-1707, Pierre-Paul Riquet, 1609-1680, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, 1619-1683, Louis VII, King of the Franks, 1120-1180, Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
Topic / Theme
War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, French, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Engineering an Empire, Episode 11, The Byzantines
directed by Rebecca Ratliff, fl. 2006 and Mark Cannon, fl. 2002; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Rebecca Ratliff, fl. 2006, Kralyevich Productions and Mechanism Digital, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 11 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. As much of the world descended into the Dark Ages after the fall of Rome, one civilization shone brilliantly: the Byzantine Empire. With ruthless might and supreme ingenuity, the Byzantines ruled o...
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directed by Rebecca Ratliff, fl. 2006 and Mark Cannon, fl. 2002; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Rebecca Ratliff, fl. 2006, Kralyevich Productions and Mechanism Digital, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 11 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
Description
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. As much of the world descended into the Dark Ages after the fall of Rome, one civilization shone brilliantly: the Byzantine Empire. With ruthless might and supreme ingenuity, the Byzantines ruled over vast swaths of Europe.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Alessandra Ricci, fl. 2006, Denis Sullivan, fl. 2006, John Haldon, fl. 2006, Robert Nelson, fl. 2006, Robert Ousterhout, fl. 2006, Rebecca Ratliff, fl. 2006, Kralyevich Productions, Mechanism Digital, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Rebecca Ratliff, fl. 2006, Mark Cannon, fl. 2002, Peter Weller, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, 0272-0337, Basil II, 0958-1025, Theodosius II, 0401-0450, Theodosius I, Emperor of Rome, 0347-0395, Attila, the Hun, 0406-0453
Topic / Theme
War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, Byzantines, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE), Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Engineering an Empire, Episode 14, Da Vinci's World
directed by Dana Ross, fl. 2001 and Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Dana Ross, fl. 2001 and Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 14 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet.
After the fall of Rome, Italy fell into a dark sleep, and wasn't reawakened until the 11th century.
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directed by Dana Ross, fl. 2001 and Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Dana Ross, fl. 2001 and Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 14 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
Description
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet.
After the fall of Rome, Italy fell into a dark sleep, and wasn't reawakened until the 11th century.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Dana Ross, fl. 2001, Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998, Kralyevich Productions, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Dana Ross, fl. 2001, Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998, Peter Weller, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Filippo Brunellesco, 1377-1446
Topic / Theme
Trade and Commerce, Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Big Build, The Castle Tower
produced by Fran Calderone and Joanne Fish, History Television Network Productions, in Big Build (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 47 mins
The debut episode of the unique 'how-to' series sees a medieval tower rise above the landscape of northern Idaho.
The ultimate hands-on blend of history and engineering.
Hosted by contractor and former pro football player Nick Mystrom.
Nick and the crew have less than three weeks to erect an iconic Medieval edifi...
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produced by Fran Calderone and Joanne Fish, History Television Network Productions, in Big Build (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 47 mins
Description
The debut episode of the unique 'how-to' series sees a medieval tower rise above the landscape of northern Idaho.
The ultimate hands-on blend of history and engineering.
Hosted by contractor and former pro football player Nick Mystrom.
Nick and the crew have less than three weeks to erect an iconic Medieval edifice.
What does it take to construct a Viking longboat? Or raise a looming stone tower like those that dotted the landscape of Medieval...
The debut episode of the unique 'how-to' series sees a medieval tower rise above the landscape of northern Idaho.
The ultimate hands-on blend of history and engineering.
Hosted by contractor and former pro football player Nick Mystrom.
Nick and the crew have less than three weeks to erect an iconic Medieval edifice.
What does it take to construct a Viking longboat? Or raise a looming stone tower like those that dotted the landscape of Medieval Europe?
THE BIG BUILD reaches back to the past for challenges and inspiration and tackles the ultimate 'how to' projects. Host and contractor Nick Mystrom enlists the help of experts from construction's most esoteric fields as he puts his hands on history.
Nick is in northern Idaho to erect a 2-story castle tower the way masons did a thousand years ago. But he's on a decidedly modern timetable, with less than three weeks to create what could take up to four years in the old days. Will Nick be able to relax and gaze upon the stars from atop the tower before reveal day? Will the weather cooperate? And what will the reaction be when Nick presents the tower to Kris and Chalon Frandsen, two self-proclaimed castle lovers?
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Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Fran Calderone, Joanne Fish, History Television Network Productions, Nick Mystrom
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Big Build
Speaker / Narrator
Nick Mystrom
Topic / Theme
Buildings, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
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Modern Marvels, Season 7, Episode 6, Bridges
directed by Bruce Nash, 1947-; produced by Henry Schipper, fl. 1990-2016 and Bruce Nash, 1947-, American Dad and Al Roker Productions, in Modern Marvels, Season 7, Episode 6 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2000), 47 mins
This episode is about Bridges around the world and its history. Bridges play a key role in the human quest to connect and unify.
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directed by Bruce Nash, 1947-; produced by Henry Schipper, fl. 1990-2016 and Bruce Nash, 1947-, American Dad and Al Roker Productions, in Modern Marvels, Season 7, Episode 6 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2000), 47 mins
Description
This episode is about Bridges around the world and its history. Bridges play a key role in the human quest to connect and unify.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Henry Schipper, fl. 1990-2016, Bruce Nash, 1947-, American Dad, Al Roker Productions, Harlan Saperstein, fl. 1995
Author / Creator
Bruce Nash, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Modern Marvels
Speaker / Narrator
Harlan Saperstein, fl. 1995
Topic / Theme
Engineering, History, Bridges
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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Modern Marvels, Season 2, Episode 27, Gothic Cathedrals
produced by Bruce Nash, 1947-, in Modern Marvels, Season 2, Episode 27 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995), 1 hour 5 mins
Stone by stone uncover the mind-boggling truths behind the engineering marvels known as cathedrals--great testaments to faith that have remained virtually unchanged for over 900 years! From their immense buttresses to the intricacies of stained glass the Gothic cathedrals stand as a complex richly designed celebra...
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produced by Bruce Nash, 1947-, in Modern Marvels, Season 2, Episode 27 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995), 1 hour 5 mins
Description
Stone by stone uncover the mind-boggling truths behind the engineering marvels known as cathedrals--great testaments to faith that have remained virtually unchanged for over 900 years! From their immense buttresses to the intricacies of stained glass the Gothic cathedrals stand as a complex richly designed celebration of all we hold most sacred and as an articulation of joy and accomplishment. Reaching heavenward they may be synonymous with medie...
Stone by stone uncover the mind-boggling truths behind the engineering marvels known as cathedrals--great testaments to faith that have remained virtually unchanged for over 900 years! From their immense buttresses to the intricacies of stained glass the Gothic cathedrals stand as a complex richly designed celebration of all we hold most sacred and as an articulation of joy and accomplishment. Reaching heavenward they may be synonymous with medieval France but perhaps the most famous lies right here in America. In 1891 Charles Glover Gathers a prominent Washington banker promoted the idea of a national cathedral as a moral center. For the first time on DVD follow the construction of this massive cathedral--which surpasses even Notre Dame and Chartres in size--and discover how 12th and 20th century methods were combined to raise 300 million pounds of limestone.
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Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Bruce Nash, 1947-
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Modern Marvels
Topic / Theme
Buildings, Construction, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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