The Engineering That Built the World
TVPG
History
Documentary
Chronicling the stories of the visionaries behind the most epic builds of the past two centuries; unknown tales of rivalries, egos, backdoor politics and the brilliant innovations behind iconic feats of engineering that made the future possible.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, February 1
Liberty Rising
Season 1 • Episode 2
A little-known 19th-century French artist builds the tallest statue in the world.
Sunday, February 1
The Panama Canal
Season 1 • Episode 4
France and America compete to build a path that will connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Sunday, February 1
Race to the Underground
Season 1 • Episode 5
Visionary engineers in New York and Boston vie to build the first subway system in America.
Sunday, February 1
Road Warriors
Season 1 • Episode 3
Two road builders try to create a highway system that connects every city and town in the U.S.
Sunday, February 1
The Hoover Dam
Season 1 • Episode 8
A hard-driving engineer is on a quest to bring much needed water to the arid American West.
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