Ancient Engineering — Season 1, Episode 8: History’s Greatest Ships
Documentary • 44 min • 2 seasons, 20 episodes • ★ 5.7/10
Episode synopsis
As far back as the Bronze Age, humans were building ships capable of crossing oceans and trading between continents. Perhaps the greatest surviving vessel from the Ancient world, is The Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s mighty warship. It was a true engineering wonder, but one built with a fatal weakness.
About Ancient Engineering
Using the latest technological insights, this series sheds new light on how incredible feats of ancient engineering were achieved and how they continue to influence modern-day engineers and shape our world.