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How Did They Build That?
S4, EP5 "Ecobuilds & Earthquakes"Witness amazing buildings, bridges, lifts, and other structures that pushed structural concrete engineering to the edge.
How Did They Build That?
S4, EP4 "High Waters & Harsh Winds"Defy gravity in an Amsterdam high-rise that hangs 164 feet above the water; marvel at three interconnected towers in Chicago that have a road running through them; examine the revolutionary framework of Paris' controversial Pompidou Centre.
How Did They Build That?
S3, EP7 "Floating & Lifting"Architects and engineers build an eco-friendly convention center on Vancouver's waterfront, a lift bridge in Bordeaux and a cocoon-shaped skyscraper in Tokyo each with unique challenges like marine habitats and massive spans.
How Did They Fix That?
S2, EP3 "Aquarius Reef Base"Diving into retrofits on the world's only underwater habitat, where NASA astronauts train for space missions; Mike joins a crack repair team who breathe new life into this oceanic environment after a global pandemic shut it down.
How Did They Fix That?
S3, EP1 "US Coast Guard: Safeguarding The Seas"Mike helps fix the vessels that the U.S. Coast Guard use to keep the oceans safe; he replaces key parts of ship engines, removes a large crane from a buoy tender, and fixes a helicopter for a critical exercise.
How Did They Fix That?
S3, EP7 "US Navy Hovercraft Overhaul"Mike joins the Assault Craft Unit 5, the U.S. Navy's team for Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs); LCACs carry heavy vehicles and troops onto beaches; Mike helps fly & fix an overhauled LCAC during a U.S. Marines beach assault training mission.
How Did They Fix That?
S3, EP6 "Sealing Nevada's Abandoned Mines"Nevada has over 40,000 abandoned mines posing dangers; Mike joins contractors for a week to secure five sites; alongside biologists, they explore and document wildlife; reaching these isolated mines requires barges, helicopters and bulldozers.
How Did They Build That?
S3, EP4 "Parking & Sparkling"A dazzling new 1400 foot tapering skyscraper is built right next to New York's Grand Central. A curving wine museum requires ingenious engineering in Bordeaux, France. And possibly the world's most glamorous parking garage.
Aerial America
S1, EP12 "Massachusetts"A flight over Massachusetts explores the sites; the Bay State, from Martha's Vineyard to the Bambino's Curse, seen from the air.
Aerial America
S1, EP58 "Natural Wonders"America's most remarkable natural wonders are explored including the Grand Canyon, the Great Lakes and more.
Aerial America
S1, EP75 "Outdoor Adventures"A cross-country flight over the nation's mountains, beaches and national parks; visiting other sites that attract adventurers and tourists.
Aerial America
S1, EP21 "Michigan"A flying tour of Michigan's cultural landmarks, including Motown, the Great Lakes, the automobile industry and more.
Aerial America
S1, EP66 "Southern California"A soaring tour over Southern California explores the stunning beaches, vast deserts, sprawling city and unique culture.
Aerial America
S1, EP61 "Man-Made Marvels"A coast-to-coast tour over America's man-made structures, old and new; the Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate Bridge.