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202143 minPGdocumentary

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The Engineering That Built the World

202143 minPGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Iconic structures like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Panama Canal illustrate the engineering innovations that have transformed landscapes and societies worldwide.

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Iconic structures like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Panama Canal illustrate the engineering innovations that have transformed landscapes and societies worldwide.

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The stories behind the iconic structures and engineering feats that have shaped and defined our nation and our world.

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