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2017784 minGdocumentary

3.8/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Masters of Engineering

2017784 minGdocumentary

3.8/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Explore human ingenuity through groundbreaking engineering feats worldwide.

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Explore human ingenuity through groundbreaking engineering feats worldwide.

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What propelled the construction of higher and higher buildings? Which technologies made the discovery of the oceans possible? How are gravity defying bridges designed? What will the future of the aircraft industry be? Combining bluechip photography with innovative CGI, all set in spectacular locations across the world, this documentary series highlights the history of human ingenuity.

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