The aqueducts of Rome stand as a testament to ancient engineering prowess, showcasing remarkable feats of construction that came with considerable risks. In this episode, specialists employ contemporary technology and modern scientific methods to explore whether recreating these monumental structures today would pose similar dangers. Through a combination of expert analysis and innovative tools, the challenges of the original construction are examined, shedding light on the complexities of building such iconic works once again.
Show
If We Built It Today
Episode
S01E05
Air Date
Aug 11, 2019
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Secrets in the Pyramid
S01E01
The Girl in the Sea
S01E02
Battle of Brooklyn Bridge
S01E02
Set Adrift
S01E03
Wall of Death
S01E03
Ghosts of the Colosseum
S01E04
Hunt for Noah's Ark
S01E04
The Earthquake
S01E05
Human Tears
S01E05
Rise of the Aqueducts
S01E06
Property Developers!
S01E06
Secrets at the Great Wall
S01E07
Toxic Waste
S01E07
Fortress of the Gods
S01E08
Day Pass
S01E08
Doomsday in Venice
S01E09
Romance
S01E09
Resurrecting Notre-Dame
S01E10
Major Breakthrough
S01E11
Industrial Spy
S01E12
Neri's Secret
S01E13
Tough Decision