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Engineering an Empire (2005–2007) — history on History

The answer: Concluded January 8, 2007.
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Genre
History
Network / streamer
History
Premiered
September 13, 2005
Ended
January 8, 2007
Runtime
~64 min per episode
1season
14episodes

About Engineering an Empire

Engineering an Empire ended on January 8, 2007, on the History Channel. The show aired its final episode after its first season, which premiered on September 13, 2005. It is no longer in production or scheduled to return.

Engineering an Empire was a documentary series that explored the engineering achievements of some of the world's greatest civilizations. Hosted by Peter Weller, an actor and professor at Syracuse University, the series used computer graphics to illustrate the architectural, political, and cultural accomplishments of empires such as Rome, Egypt, Greece, Carthage, the Aztecs, and the Maya. The show aimed to highlight how these civilizations built their enduring legacies through engineering feats.

The series featured Peter Weller as the host, guiding viewers through the history and engineering marvels of past empires. Each episode was approximately 64 minutes long.

Engineering an Empire episode schedule

14 aired

Aired · 14

DateEp.Title
January 8, 2007 S1·E14 Da Vinci's World
December 25, 2006 S1·E13 The Byzantines
December 18, 2006 S1·E12 Napoleon: Steel Monster
December 11, 2006 S1·E11 China
December 4, 2006 S1·E10 The Persians
November 27, 2006 S1·E9 Britain: Blood and Steel
November 20, 2006 S1·E8 Russia
November 13, 2006 S1·E7 The Maya: Death Empire
November 6, 2006 S1·E6 Carthage
October 30, 2006 S1·E5 The Aztecs
October 23, 2006 S1·E4 Greece: Age of Alexander
October 16, 2006 S1·E3 Greece
October 9, 2006 S1·E2 Egypt
September 13, 2005 S1·E1 Rome

Engineering an Empire cast