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Journey from the Centre of the Earth: Architecture

Alternative title
Building Blocks
Synopsis
A programme from the series in which geologist Dr Iain Stewart explains how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped the human history of the Mediterranean. Here he reveals how rocks influenced the Egyptians to build pyramids, the Greeks to build squares and the Romans to build perfect circles.
Series
Journey from the Centre of the Earth
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2004
Year of production
2004
Notes
Broadcast on BBC4 on 29/9/04
Subjects
Civil Engineering & Building; Geology
Keywords
ancient monuments; building materials; rock strata; Mediterranean region

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
off air recording under licence
Duration/Size
60 minutes
Year
2005

Production Company

Name

BBC Television

Name

Open University

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