If We Built It Today
TVPG
Science
Discussion with architects, historians, engineers, and builders to find out if we could use modern day innovations to recreate these iconic masterpieces, or if fundamental techniques have been lost to time.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Wednesday, December 31
Fortress of the Gods
Season 1 • Episode 7
Wednesday, December 31
Atlantis Rises
Season 2 • Episode 2
Experts use modern engineering to reveal if it's possible to build Atlantis, an underwater megacity.
Wednesday, December 31
Engineering the Home
Season 2 • Episode 8
Experts mix modern materials with technology to reveal if a modern home can stand the test of time.
Wednesday, December 31
Secrets of the Transcontinental
Season 2 • Episode 5
Cutting-edge engineering is behind high-tech railways to revolutionize travel across America.
Wednesday, December 31
Fortress of Sound
Season 3 • Episode 4
Experts use science to discover how the next generation of concert halls could be constructed.
Wednesday, December 31
Empire State Building Decoded
Season 3 • Episode 1
Experts use engineering to discover if a new mega-tall tower could be built today at record speed.
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