The Supersized Structures That Pushed The Limits of Engineering
From ancient wonders to modern marvels, discover the record breaking creations that have shaped our world. Hear from experts about the technology, challenges, and triumphs of these colossal achievements.
vJucA4FOTSIfern-the-insane-engineering-of-the-great-pyramidFern | The Insane Engineering of The Great PyramidTo this day, no one knows exactly how the Great Pyramid was built. The ancient Egyptians were master builders, and it must have taken incredible engineering.
3w-ZZ1IHvDwreyouniverse-the-biggest-engineering-mistakes-in-historyReYOUniverse | The Biggest Engineering Mistakes in HistoryToday, you’ll find out: How cutting $6 million in costs brought down a bridge? How a tiny crack claimed hundreds of lives? How a $1.50 tube of glue triggered a multi-billion-dollar disaster? Let’s dive in.
bmvxRMYxlhEdeconstructed-the-hidden-engineering-of-the-colosseumDeconstructed | The Hidden Engineering of the ColosseumThe Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Standing as the largest amphitheater ever built, it was completed in 80 AD under Emperor Titus. For centuries, it hosted gladiatorial combats, wild animal hunts, and grand spectacles that captivated audiences.
geIhl_VE0IAreal-engineering-nasas-plutonium-problemReal Engineering | NASA'S Plutonium ProblemFun fact, plutonium 238 will absolutely sustain a chain reaction and you could make a bomb with it, the bare sphere critical mass is about 9-10kg - but of course the real problem is that it puts out so much heat that you can't build a working warhead using it.
b_EoZzE7KJ0real-engineering-geothermal-energy-is-changing-2025Real Engineering | Geothermal Energy is Changing (2025)Digging to the center of the earth with microwaves? I think I've seen this movie.
9LZ4Guy_yCcsam-altman-millions-of-software-engineering-agentsSam Altman | Millions of Software Engineering AgentsWes Roth covers the latest happenings in the world of OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, NVIDIA and Open Source AI.
w4FCkbPykdQreal-engineering-how-the-space-shuttle-worked-2024Real Engineering | How The Space Shuttle Worked (2024)There's something to say about how even today, the Space Shuttle is still shown in media and across the internet as the default option for a modern spaceship.
_EYmrqlwAWUsupersized-structures-a-look-inside-the-worlds-largest-war-machinesA Look Inside The World's Largest War MachinesFrom the B-52 Stratofortress that has dominated the skies for 70 years to the world leading Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers, this episode dives deep into the engineering marvels that are the world's largest war machines.
BKm45Az02YEreal-engineering-the-insane-engineering-of-the-gameboyReal Engineering | The Insane Engineering of the GameboyA massive thank you to SilverWingvfx for allowing us to use their incredibly well modeled Gameboy in our animations.
eaFyTIsowqYreal-engineering-starship-reached-space-what-nowReal Engineering | Starship Reached Space. What Now?Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images
Thank you to AP Archive for access to their archival footage.
zEoEPB7MqQUmechanical-marvels-the-genius-engineering-behind-clockworksMechanical Marvels | The Genius Engineering Behind ClockworksIn Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams, Join Professor Simon Schaffer as he explores the fascinating history of automata, the creations that blur the lines between humanity and technology.
G6uP4svm4TAbehind-the-art-the-louvres-hidden-engineering-secretsBehind the Art | The Louvre’s Hidden Engineering SecretsIn the centre of Paris stands a wonder of engineering - the Louvre. This super-sized structure is now the largest museum in the world, attracting more than 10 million people every year.
INl3pCXm6Twreal-engineering-the-uncertain-future-of-nuclear-powerReal Engineering | The Uncertain Future of Nuclear PowerThank you to AP Archive for access to their archival footage.
6LcGrLnzYuUthe-questionable-engineering-of-oceangate-2023The Questionable Engineering of Oceangate (2023)Writer/Narrator: Brian McManus | Editor: Dylan Hennessy | Animators: Mike Ridolfi and Eli Prenten
Sound: Graham Haerther | Thumbnail: Simon Buckmaster
Kt3DavtVGVEreverse-engineering-an-audiovisual-masterpieceReverse Engineering | An Audiovisual MasterpieceWatch as I show you how to recreate an awesome audio visual animation...
1lCOgFPtaZ4real-engineering-the-insane-engineering-of-the-f-35b-2023Real Engineering | The Insane Engineering of the F-35B (2023)The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions.
dLirH3PPrXQthe-insane-engineering-of-the-dart-mission-2022The Insane Engineering of The DART Mission (2022)Good job humans! You have passed one of the great filters. Keep it up!
ixnVL-m0-QAgene-editing-technology-the-rise-of-genetic-engineeringGene-Editing Technology | The Rise of Genetic EngineeringThe Rise Of Genetic Engineering - Genetic Engineering extends far beyond the controversial news headlines that obsess over ‘designer babies’.
pOZhPz92Dicthe-insane-engineering-of-the-parker-solar-probe-2022The Insane Engineering of the Parker Solar Probe (2022)The Parker Solar Probe is a NASA space probe launched in 2018 with the mission of making observations of the outer corona of the Sun.
aICaAEXDJQQthe-insane-engineering-of-the-james-webb-telescope-2021The Insane Engineering of the James Webb Telescope (2021)This is the most extensive description about this telescope, and I am absolutely blown away by how many challenges that it must address. If successful, it is definitely one of the top wonders of humanity.
Sf6H8kSunRAthe-insane-engineering-of-the-genx-jet-engine-2021The Insane Engineering of the GEnX Jet Engine (2021)The General Electric GEnx, General Electric Next-generation, is an advanced dual rotor, axial flow, high-bypass turbofan jet engine in production by GE Aviation for the Boeing 787 and 747-8. The GEnx is intended to succeed the CF6 in GE's product line.
lapFQl6RezAthe-insane-engineering-of-the-boeing-787-2021The Insane Engineering of the Boeing 787 (2021)The Boeing 787 is a twin-engine long-range widebody aircraft developed in the early 2000s. Packed with new innovations and technology, the aircraft started commercial operations with ANA on October 26th 2011.
59A8-rKRs-0real-engineering-the-plane-that-will-change-travel-forever-2021Real Engineering | The Plane That Will Change Travel Forever (2021)One important limitation not covered here is the height vs width of the airframe.
7zR26e504uIreal-engineering-the-insane-engineering-of-the-x-15-2021Real Engineering | The Insane Engineering of the X-15 (2021)The research for this video took about 4 weeks with the help of the reports, books, research papers, and nasa communications. Charlie Garcia also kindly lent his expertise in rocket propulsion as a fact checker and advisor for the project.
yqqaW8DCc-Ithe-insane-engineering-of-the-perseverance-rover-2021The Insane Engineering of the Perseverance Rover (2021)We worked our ass off on these animations. Big shout out to Mike and Eli, our stellar animators. Also big thanks to Curiosity Stream, without them we simple would not have the budget to make something this ambitious.
MCt6_eAiui0masters-of-engineering-tallest-constructions-in-the-worldMasters of Engineering | Tallest Constructions in the WorldMasters of Engineering: Higher & Higher - Tallest Buildings and Constructions | Engineering Documentary
9z46cJQxdtQpower-engineering-energy-and-speed-go-anywherePower | Engineering Energy and Speed | Go AnywhereColossal networks of roads have reshaped the land, carving paths all over the world. But land going vehicles are not only confined to tarmac.