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off- Engineering An Empire: China DVD
- Take an in-depth look at the marvels of the magnificent ancient empire that is the subject of the Oscar® - nominated film The Curse of the Golden Flower . Emmy®-winning series hosted by actor and art historian Peter Weller. Discover the history and culture of ancient societies through… [ read more ]
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off- Extreme Trains: Freight Train DVD
- Going from the port of Los Angeles to Dallas/Ft. Worth, this high priority BNSF freight train is one of the important trains in America bringing goods from the Far East to stores across the US. All those IPods, flat screen TVs and hi tech gadgets? They come on this train. Matt endures the… [ read more ]
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off- Instant Expert: Ancient History: Egypt DVD
- History introduces Instant Expert, an exciting new line of titles offering on-the-spot knowledge to students and lifelong learners on a wide variety of topics. Long before the Romans built their first mud huts, ancient Egypt's mighty pharaohs began commissioning and building monumental… [ read more ]
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off- Lost Worlds: Ivan the Terrible's Fortresses DVD
- Explore the constellation of impressive structures and legacy of secrets and brutality left by this legendary scourge of the 16th Century. The story of his brutal rein can be read in the walls of Ivan the Terrible's Fortresses. Unique access to some of the most fascinating archeological… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Erie Canal DVD
- This is the fascinating chronicle of the engineering wonder that forever transformed American history. [ read more ]
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off- Panama Canal DVD
- Witness an incredible tale of drama, history and action! The construction of the Panama Canal was one of the most daunting projects ever attempted. [ read more ]
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off- 900 Ton Building DVD
- The record-setting Matyiko Brothers race against time to transport a 900-ton building to a new location. A step-by-step look at the challenging work of moving structures. Watch as industry heavyweights the Matyiko Brothers tackle two challenging projects. See how a 900-ton building is lifted f [ read more ]
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off- Ancient Egypt: The Iconic Structures DVD
- See how the builders of ancient Egypt realized their massive masterworks. [ read more ]
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off- Bridge DVD
- To get a tool's-eye view of just how a mega-bridge like this gets built, we're focusing on these kings of construction: the clamshell dredge, the pile driver, the concrete truck, steel cable, and the submerged arc welder. [ read more ]
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off- Engineering An Empire DVD
- From the Parthenon and Tenochtitlan to the Great Wall of China and Chich+¼n Itz the ancient world created itself in bold strokes of ingenuity and ambition. Hosted by Peter Weller ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE examines the most magnificent and sophisticated civilizations in history through the lens… [ read more ]
$49.95- $31.99

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off- Engineering An Empire: Egypt DVD
- Five thousand years ago--nearly two millennia before the Romans built their first mud huts--ancient Egypt's mighty pharaohs began commissioning and building monumental masterpieces whose scale beauty and sophistication still boggle the mind. Hosted by actor and art historian Peter Weller the… [ read more ]
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off- Engineering Disasters 10 DVD
- A Stalin-era Soviet blunder and the Bhopal disaster highlight this look at engineering gone awry. [ read more ]
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off- Grand Coulee Dam DVD
- Its monumental size created massive problems-obstacles that many engineers said couldn't be overcome. [ read more ]
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off- Lost Worlds: Henry VIII's Mega Structures DVD
- Discover the timeless buildings created by the King powerful enough to launch the English Reformation and the Royal Navy. Unique access to some of the most important archeological sites in England. Ravishing computer reconstructions show ruins in their original glory. Tour the stunning architec [ read more ]
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off- Lost Worlds: Jekyll and Hyde DVD
- Do you dare venture beneath the streets of Edinburgh to hunt the true story behind this classic tale of horror? Jekyll and Hyde may have its root in a series of grisly events in Scotland's capital. Unique access to amazing excavations and secret chambers beneath Edinburgh. Ravishing comp [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Brooklyn Bridge DVD
- The Brooklyn Bridge was not only a landmark, but also the first bridge of its kind. No one had ever used steel for construction, nor used cables of metal, nor built a suspension bridge so long. Until one man dared to try. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels John Hancock Center DVD
- Get the ultimate inside tour of the Chicago landmark that took four years and 50 million man hours to complete. A step-by-step look at the creation of a monumental facility. See footage and photos of its controversial creation. Go behind the scenes at the centerpiece of Chicago's "Magnificent M [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Megastores DVD
- The colossal cornerstones of commerce. Oversized outfitters. Merchandise Moguls. MEGA STORES are giant facilities engineered to keep up with America’s supersized habits. They are the largest, busiest places in the country. Their greatest challenge: keeping up with demand on a massive… [ read more ]
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off- Nostradamus Effect Doomsday Hieroglyphs DVD
- The Great Pyramids of Egypt have amazed and mystified humanity for 45 centuries. A new look at their mysterious design reveals shocking architectural prophecies containing profound messages about a violent end to our future. Evidence shows that the construction and layout of the entire Giza… [ read more ]
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off- Oil Machines DVD
- Cross two oceans in a super sized ship which transports complete oil rigs to drill sites. Sail across two oceans in an oil-rig transporting ship. Go on land to witness a massive project unfold on Alaska's pipeline. Get up-close with the massive machines which keep the economy's lifeblood flowi [ read more ]
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off- Perils in Paradise DVD
- A field filled with stumps is a virtual minefield as the team tries to move a historic Carolina farmhouse. The ultimate in heavy lifting. Engineers are put to the test with massive and complicated relocations. The crew moves a Hawaii plantation home near an active volcano. [ read more ]
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- Red Land, Black Land Daily Life in Ancient Egypt (Paperback) Book
- A fascinating, erudite, and witty glimpse of the human side of ancient Egypt—this acclaimed classic work is now revised and updated for a new generation. [ read more ]
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off- Revolution in Boston DVD
- This is history from the foundation up! Discover the remarkable stories of two of America's most important buildings while witnessing their meticulous restoration. Two of Boston's most historically significant buildings get some much-needed TLC. Save Our History is a national education… [ read more ]
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off- Ship DVD
- We go deep inside the guts of this warship-in-the-making to get up close to the tools that rule the shipbuilding world: the plasma beveling cutter, robotic welder, shafting lathe, laser tracker, and pneumatic drill. [ read more ]
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off- Strange Structures DVD
- A Pennsylvania funeral home opens its doors for business just hours after the entire building is moved to a new site! The ultimate in heavy lifting. Engineers are put to the test relocating everything from 19th century churches to massive factories In Maryland, a home that has haunted many move [ read more ]
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off- Tall Structures DVD
- Relocate Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers? Impossible! Or is it? Our engineers tell us how it can be done. Tall and skinny looks good but, man, is it hard to move! Engineers are put to the test relocating everything from 19th century churches to massive factories. The ultimate in heavy lifting. [ read more ]
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- Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs A Popular History of Ancient Egypt...
- An eye-opening, edifying, and endlessly entertaining tour through an astonishing bygone world—the acclaimed classic history of ancient Egypt, now newly revised and updated. [ read more ]
- $15.99

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off- The Big Build: The Fort DVD
- Walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark as the team builds a frontier stronghold the explorers would find familiar. The ultimate hands-on blend of history and engineering. Hosted by contractor and former pro football player Nick Mystrom. In a Kansas woodland, the team creates a small frontier [ read more ]
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off- The Big Build: The Speakeasy DVD
- Nick and the team fashion a jazz-era watering hole beneath the suburban home of two Chicago police officers. The ultimate hands-on blend of history and engineering. Hosted by contractor and former pro football player Nick Mystrom. Master builder Frank Sullivan transforms a basement room into a [ read more ]
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off- Tower Bridge DVD
- The world's largest bascule bridge appears to be something it is not. [ read more ]
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- We'll watch the action of the five superstar tools of tunnel construction--the rock drill, explosives, the tunnel boring machine, the gas detector, and the shotcrete gun. [ read more ]
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off- Tunnels DVD
- Journey beneath the earth to see why the construction of tunnels remains among the most difficult and dangerous engineering projects man can undertake. [ read more ]
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off- The Statue Of Liberty DVD
- Authoritative and richly detailed, THE STATUE OF LIBERTY explores the remarkable steps leading to its creation, from the initial struggles to find adequate funding to its celebratory centennial restoration. Rare footage and archival photos document the radical methods the French devised for… [ read more ]
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