Joby Lubman
Publisher
WGBH, PBS
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Following the April 2019 fire that almost destroyed Paris's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, a team of engineers, masons and timber workers set out on the daunting challenge of restoring France's historic landmark. The program traces the dramatic human and technical challenges of the project's first three years, going behind-the-scenes with carpenters shaping lumber for the new roof and spine, stone masons repairing gaping holes in the vault, and artisans...
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Explore the spectacular cosmic phenomenon of a total solar eclipse. In April 2024, the Moon's shadow is sweeping from Texas to Maine, as the U.S. witnesses its last total solar eclipse until 2044. This extraordinary astronomical event is plunging locations in the path of totality into darkness for more than four minutes -- nearly twice as long as the last American eclipse in 2017. Learn how to watch an eclipse safely and follow scientists as they...
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
On the picturesque bluffs of Martha's Vineyard, disaster looms. The historic Gay Head Lighthouse, weighing more than 400 tons and soaring 175 feet above the sea, is precipitously close to toppling into the ocean. As a team of engineers attempts to move the iconic red brick structure inland to safety, discover the geology they encounter, the archaeology they discover, and technology they employ in this lighthouse rescue.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Follow the race to rebuild the Blenheim Covered Bridge in New York State, an icon of 19th century American engineering, destroyed by Hurricane Irene in 2011. Watch a team of craftsmen reproduce the massive, intricate wooden structure under grueling time pressure as flooding threatens their worksite. Discover how Chinese artisans ensure the survival of these stunning ancient structures.