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Season 2 – If We Built It Today

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Discussion with architects, historians, engineers, and builders to find out if we could use modern day innovations to recreate these iconic masterpieces, or if fundamental techniques have been lost to time. Experts re-imagine the world's most impressive building projects to reveal how much time, labor, and investment would be necessary to build the most astounding structures in today's world. With the help of architectural experts and urban planners and developers, experts use modern engineering and the latest technology to create a 21st century blueprint for reimagined historical structures.
If We Built It Today — Season 2

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Bob Daly

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Dan Debenham

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Michael Heiser

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Jeff Parker

Director

Bob Daly

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 24, 2021 Washington, DC Reborn Washington, D.C., was built as the capital city of a new, revolutionary country, and it's home to some of America's greatest wonders; now, experts use cutting-edge engineering to reimagine what this place would look like if it had to be built again. Details Episode 1 Aired Feb 14, 2021 Atlantis Rises Talking to architects, historians, engineers, and builders to find out if modern-day innovations could be used to re-create iconic masterpieces, or if fundamental techniques have been lost to time. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 4, 2021 Atlantis The legend of the lost city of Atlantis is one of history's greatest mysteries, and cutting-edge technology could bring it back to life; experts use modern engineering to reveal if it's possible to build a megacity underwater. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 11, 2021 Code of the Parthenon The Parthenon is the crowning jewel of ancient Greek architecture and it was engineered according to a mysterious mathematical formula; expert builders examine the secrets of its design and investigate if modern-day methods could rebuilt it. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 23, 2021 Titanic Experts use cutting-edge tech to discover if a modern vessel of equal opulence to the Titanic could be successfully built for the sea today. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 25, 2021 Talking to architects, historians, engineers, and builders to find out if modern-day innovations could be used to re-create iconic masterpieces, or if fundamental techniques have been lost to time. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 25, 2021 Secrets of the Transcontinental America's transcontinental railroad helped transform the United States into a global superpower; cutting-edge engineering is behind high-tech railways to once again revolutionize travel from sea to shining sea. Details Episode 6 Aired May 2, 2021 Legend of Machu Picchu Machu Picchu is one of the greatest landmarks of world architecture, yet the purpose of its construction and how it was built still remains a mystery; experts use cutting-edge engineering to reveal what it would take to rebuild this legendary city. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 27, 2023 Reconstructed: Stonehenge Theories Stonehenge is an astonishing achievement of ancient construction that continues to baffle engineers thousands of years later; experts explore the logistics of recreating the legendary monument. Details Episode 7 Aired May 9, 2021 Eiffel Tower Decoded Architects, historians and engineers explore if modern day innovations could be applied to re-create iconic building projects, or if fundamental construction techniques have been lost to time. Details Episode 8 Aired May 16, 2021 Engineering the Home From ancient cave dwellings to massive multi-winged estates, the home has never stopped evolving; now, experts mix modern materials with state-of-the-art technology to reveal if a modern home can be constructed to truly stand the test of time. Details Episode 9 Aired May 28, 2021 Empire State Building The Empire State Building has been an icon for generations; built at breakneck speed, it towered over New York City as the world's tallest building for 40 years, and its centennial is around the corner. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 10, 2024 Reconstructed: Reinventing the Empire State The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world for 40 years and was constructed faster than any skyscraper in history. Now, experts can use cutting-edge engineering to discover if a new mega-tall tower could be built at record speed. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 11, 2021 Statue of Liberty Experts and engineers, using technology, attempt to recreate the Statue of Liberty to compare construction methods as well as the final product. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 17, 2024 Reconstructed: Indestructible Homes From ancient cave dwellings to massive estates, the home never stops evolving; experts can now mix modern materials with state-of-the-art technology to reveal if today's homes will truly stand the test of time. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 18, 2021 Hoover Dam The Hoover Dam was America's biggest build; its epic construction brought thousands to the wild, Wild West, creating a desert oasis of opportunity during the darkest decade of the 20th century. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 24, 2024 Reconstructed: Rebuilding the Titanic The Titanic pushed the boundaries of engineering and luxury like never before, but to a tragic end; experts can use modern technology to show how such an immense luxury vessel would be built today. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 25, 2021 Concert Hall Diving into the science of sound to learn how a room's size, shape, and materials interact to create perfect pitch and exploring whether the cutting edge of audio technology could allow any room to put on a good show. Details Episode 14 Aired Oct 6, 2022 Washington DC: How to Build a City Washington, DC was built as the capital city of a new, revolutionary country, and it's home to some of America's greatest wonders; now, experts use cutting-edge engineering to reimagine what this place would look like if we had to build it again. Details
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Season Info

Director
Jeff Parker, Bob Daly
Network
Science Channel
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 24, 2021