Ancient Impossible (2014): S01E10 – Extreme Engineering

Introduction Exploring modern-day technologies which were actually developed centuries ago. Outline When faced with impossible situations, the ancients did not simply give up, they pursued the impossible. How did they get troops across a nearly 4,000 foot river? How do you get oil from the ground without the use of modern drilling techniques? Ancient Impossible…

Andrew Marshall

07/03/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Technology

Introduction

Exploring modern-day technologies which were actually developed centuries ago.

Outline

When faced with impossible situations, the ancients did not simply give up, they pursued the impossible. How did they get troops across a nearly 4,000 foot river? How do you get oil from the ground without the use of modern drilling techniques?

Ancient Impossible Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 07 September 2014.
Running time: 41-42 minutes (per episode).
Rating: NR.
Country: US.
Language: English.