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S1 E1 • Mega Bridge

Explore how engineers conquered deep water and hurricane force winds to build the Rion Antirion Bridge, a structure that could hold up in one of the most active earthquake zones on our planet.

Première diffusion : 13 avril 2015

S1 E2 • Ultimate Warship

A look at how the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier works: it has a surface area larger than two soccer fields and is full of cutting edge F35 fighter jets.

Première diffusion : 20 avril 2015

S1 E3 • Skyscraper of the Future

Soaring over 2,000 feet into the sky, the Shanghai Tower is the second tallest building in the world, and a futuristic engineering marvel. Discover how cutting-edge technology means that the building's occupants will never feel it sway.

Première diffusion : 11 mai 2015

S1 E4 • Ultimate Airport

The Kansai International Airport in Osaka Bay, Japan, is built on the largest man-made island in the world. Discover how engineers built an artificial island on top of clay seabed.

Première diffusion : 18 mai 2015

S1 E5 • World's Fastest Train

The Shanghai Maglev is the fastest passenger train in operation in the world. Uncover how engineers are able to design a train that could levitate, and reach a remarkable top speed of 268 mph.

Première diffusion : 25 mai 2015

S1 E6 • World's Largest Plane

Examine the Airbus A380 inside and out, and uncover how its engineers redefined the limits of modern aviation.

Première diffusion : 1 juin 2015