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China's South-to-North Water Diversion project is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects ever attempted. We explore how engineers are building a network of tunnels, aqueducts, and channels to move vast amounts of water from the country's wet south to its parched north, all while using gravity alone. The episode also looks at the historical engineering that made this possible, from the groundbreaking Roman aqueducts to a steam-powered earth mover in the British Midlands.
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Impossible Engineering looks at the history of pioneering modern-day mega structures. Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionized their field.
This film was first broadcast: 2020
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China's South-to-North Water Diversion project is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects ever attempted. We explore how engineers are building a network of tunnels, aqueducts, and channels to move vast amounts of water from the country's wet south to its parched north, all while using gravity alone. The episode also looks at the historical engineering that made this possible, from the groundbreaking Roman aqueducts to a steam-powered earth mover in the British Midlands.
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Impossible Engineering looks at the history of pioneering modern-day mega structures. Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionized their field.
This film was first broadcast: 2020
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Our History - bit.ly/3rUpdhL
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Our Stories - bit.ly/3ynfFyk
Taste - bit.ly/3OZoDcV
Up Close - bit.ly/3zMSJ1H
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Discover the best science, technology, and engineering shows. Explore amazing experiments, groundbreaking inventions, and the secrets behind incredible builds. Ignite your curiosity!
Content distributed by ITV Studios.
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