Built The World - Season 1 — The Engineering That

: Focuses on Joseph Strauss and the construction of the San Francisco suspension bridges.

The Engineering That Built the World , an eight-part spin-off from The History Channel's popular "That Built" franchise, chronicles the stories of visionaries behind the most epic builds of the past two centuries. Season 1 explores how these massive projects—from the Panama Canal to the Transcontinental Railroad—overcame intense rivalries, backdoor politics, and seemingly insurmountable engineering challenges to shape the modern world. The Engineering That Built the World - Season 1

: Explores the construction of the 50-mile waterway, noted for high costs and significant loss of life. : Focuses on Joseph Strauss and the construction

: Highlights Frank Crowe's work on the massive dam on the Colorado River. The Engineering That Built the World Season 1 - Prime Video : Explores the construction of the 50-mile waterway,

: Details efforts to connect the US to the world via telegraph cable.

: Examines the competition between Boston and New York to build American subway systems.