In Building Wonders, Nova presents three groundbreaking shows that investigate engineering mysteries of the ancient world with the help of dramatic hands-on experiments. Modern architects use medieval tools to examine the Lost City of Petra in the middle of Jordan's desert, the vast Roman Colosseum, and Turkey's 1,500 year-old cathedral dome, Hagia Sophia.--

"When the urge to build conspires with a vision of beauty, man creates an enduring legacy that is seen in the Colosseum, Machu Picchu, the Great Wall, the Kremlin, Versailles, the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, and Mount Rushmore. Nature reveals its magnificence in many different and special ways, as shown by the Grand Canyon, Iguazu Falls, the Amazon River, Ayers Rock, and the Himalayas. Also included are six supreme examples of man's architectural...

"Describes the architecture, construction, and interior of a pyramid"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents a collection of questions about the wonders of the world."--

"For years, adventurers from all over the world have searched for the mythic paradise of Shangri-La and have found little...until now. Explore sacred Buddhist caves and witness as experts look back into time as they uncover centuries-old manuscripts and stunning wall paintings that have remained undisturbed for years. Has the real Shangri-La finally been discovered? Will it survive the erosion and visitors that the future is bound to bring?" -- Container....