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In this episode, Steven looks at fundamental techniques that he has employed over the years. Part 12 of 12.
The astonishing tale of a tiny 1930s aircraft capable of 230mph, that smashed records all over the world in the hands of an almost forgotten British hero, Alex Henshaw. Part 2 of 6.
Travel to the centres of wealth, power, industry and innovation. From London to Tokyo, Hong Kong to New York, these are the cities that never sleep. The influence held in these economic hubs unites the global community. Part 1 of 6.
Simon Sebag Montefiore traces the sacred history of Istanbul. Known as the 'city of the world's desire', it has been the focus of passion for believers of three different faiths - Paganism, Christianity and Islam - and for nearly 3,000 years its streets have been the battleground for some of the fiercest political and religious conflicts in history. Montefiore uncovers the city's ancient Greek roots, maps its transformation into the imperial capital of a Christian empire by Emperor Constantine the Great, and reveals how ecclesiastical clashes forced Eastern and Western churches apart. Part 1 of 3.
Dubbed ‘the bridge that couldn’t be built’, 18 years, 11 deaths and an engineering revolution later, it stunned the world. But, in an area prone to climate extremes, this is the story of the bridge’s re-design to withstand the incredible forces of an earthquake. Join the engineers as they embark on a race against time to save the bridge. Visionary engineer Joseph Strauss had to fight the Great Depression, invent new technologies and battle some of the most extreme environmental conditions in America. Along the way, he revolutionised construction safety. Opened in 1937, his masterpiece broke every world record. To withstand 100-mile per hour winds, his bridge can sway an incredible 27 feet! Now, a team of scientists and engineers must take on nature’s ultimate threat - a 7.0+ earthquake that could reduce the bridge to rubble. Share their transformation challenges, solutions and incredible innovations step-by-step, in the race to strengthen The Golden Gate Bridge.
The sheer scale of the world’s Mega Cities provides a bustling home to populations of over ten million people. Journey from the high-density living of Shanghai and Bangkok to the sprawling parameters of Delhi and Mexico City. Each metropolis sets the backdrop for some of the most dynamic cultures on earth. Part 2 of 6.
In this second episode, Simon Sebag Montefiore explores modern Istanbul in search of the last desperate centuries of Christian Byzantium, in which the once glorious city was buffeted by enemies from both East and West, and yet still produced a golden artistic renaissance. This is the story of the Christian crusaders who destroyed the city, and the Ottoman Muslims who restored it to life as an imperial capital after the epic siege of 1453. Part 2 of 3.
August, 1961. The Berlin Wall is built. On the Western side, it’s a symbol of the bitter Cold War. On the East, it’s a blockade to freedom. East German authorities build four versions of the wall, each more impenetrable than the last. Yet over 28 years, thousands attempted to defeat it – running through the barbed wire, jumping from apartment building windows, and driving trucks through the makeshift wall. For every one that succeeded, hundreds died trying. Successful escape methods were bold and ingenious. In 1964, Hubert Hohlbein and Peter Schulenburg join 35 other students to dig a 475-foot long tunnel under the wall from the West. They helped bring 57 refugees out of East Germany before the police discovered them, leading to a dramatic and deadly gun battle. And then, on one extraordinary night in 1989, the wall finally fell.
