Seven Wonders of the Industrial World

Seven Wonders of the Industrial World (2003)

EndedDocumentary showHistory

The Industrial Revolution changed the world in countless ways - and produced many technical wonders in the process. Seven of the most notable are described here, each one proving that human creativity is as much alive in the modern world as it was in ancient times.

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Scheduleevery Thursday (45 min)

Last Episode

The Hoover Dam
Season 1Episode 745 min

The Hoover Dam

The final episode focuses on the construction of the Hoover Dam during the Great Depression of the 1930s, focussing in particular on the ruthless pace set by Frank Crowe, the builder, whose eagerness to complete the project well before schedule and subsequent exploitation of the workforce (who were desperate for any employment and were forced to accept conditions of extreme hardship in the process) would result in both many terrible deaths and the (eventual) construction of a new city to house the workers. The Director of Photography Mike Spragg was nominated for a Bafta for Best Cinematography Factual 2004
Oct 16, 2003

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E07The Hoover DamOct 16, 2003
S01E06The LineOct 9, 2003
S01E05The Panama CanalOct 2, 2003
S01E04The Sewer KingSep 25, 2003
S01E03Bell Rock LighthouseSep 18, 2003
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  • Az ipari világ hét csodája (Hungary)

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