Engineering An Empire (Documentaries)

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Engineering An Empire: The Persians originally Aired on Monday, December 4, 2006 on the History Channel. Here is an extract: The Persian Empire was one of the most mysterious civilizations in the ancient world. Persia became an empire under the Cyrus the Great, who created a policy of religious and cultural tolerance that became the hallmark of Persian rule. Engineering feats include an innovative system of water management; a cross-continent paved roadway stretching 1500 miles; a canal linking the Nile to the Red Sea; and the creation of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Mausoleum of Maussollos. The rivalry between Persia and Athens led to a 30-year war known as the Persian Wars, the outcome of which helped create the world we live in today. Peter Weller hosts. You can watch this documentary on youtube:
Part 1 ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKN-gZuSH2o&mode=related&search)
Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdqmdB_Sbtc&mode=related&search)
Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bykHGRD_BZ4&mode=related&search)
Part 4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNWmaMTTesI&mode=related&search)
Part 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFPoe06ThRU&mode=related&search)

[Rostam]

Thanx for the links.

The final chapter is yet to be written, and it will as it must.