World's Greatest Man Made Wonders

2018

A showcase of many of the world's greatest culturally and historically significant landmarks - the most iconic buildings, bridges and structures on the planet. How were they built and why? Join us as we celebrate human endeavour through the ages, exploring Stonehenge, Machu Picchu, Angkor Wat, The Great Wall of China, Petra, the Eiffel Tower, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and more.

Production

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2018

1. Lost Cities

Examining once-powerful and populous cities that are now classed as ruins.

2. Timeless Cities And Towns

A look at cities and towns that combine the ancient and the modern, including Kotor, Macau, Cappadocia, Hoi An, Granada, Regensburg, Luang Prabang and Krumlov.

3. Iconic Buildings

A look at groundbreaking buildings in New York, Dubai, Udaipur, Transylvania, Beijing, St Petersburg and Sydney that have become statements of status, power, character and grandeur.

4. Bridges

A look at spectacular and pioneering bridges in New York, Sydney, London, Prague, Mandalay and San Francisco.

5. Monuments And Landmarks

A look at the planet's most spectacular monuments and landmarks, taking in ones in Beijing, Paris, Wiltshire, New York, Rome, Rio De Janeiro, Himeji and Washington DC.

6. Sacred Sites

Exploring spectacular sacred sites around the world, including testaments to faith Egypt, Kathmandu, Istanbul, Barcelona, India, Meteora, Bhutan and Melk. Last in the series.

Cast

Peter McAllum

Narrator

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