Ancient Marvels

Synopsis

A 5-DVD set with six videos from PBS’ series NOVA transmitted between 2000 and 2001. The videos look at the engineering and construction methods of some of the world’s most famous structures. Each video examines a different monument and brings together a group of archaeologists, historians and engineers to reconstruct how the feats were accomplished. The titles are: SECRETS OF STONEHENGE (2010), RIDDLE OF THE SPHINX (2010), GHOSTS OF MACHU PICCHU (2009), SECRETS OF THE PARTHENON (2009), SECRETS OF LOST EMPIRES II: EASTER ISLAND (200) and SECRETS OF LOST EMPIRES II: CHINA BRIDGE (2000).

Series

Pbs Explorer Collection

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2011

Subjects

Archaeology; Engineering; History

Keywords

ancient monuments; construction engineering; building

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 1 NTSC

Price

$44.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

324 mins.

Year

2015

Distributor

Name

PBS Shop

Web

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