Skymakers
- Episode aired 1999
One of the earliest examples of a large scale dome is the Pantheon in Rome. Originally constructed in 27 BC, it was re-built in the second century. Since then, the dome has become a classic ... Read allOne of the earliest examples of a large scale dome is the Pantheon in Rome. Originally constructed in 27 BC, it was re-built in the second century. Since then, the dome has become a classic architectural form. Skymakers looks at the engineering challenges in the construction of L... Read allOne of the earliest examples of a large scale dome is the Pantheon in Rome. Originally constructed in 27 BC, it was re-built in the second century. Since then, the dome has become a classic architectural form. Skymakers looks at the engineering challenges in the construction of London's Millennium Dome and Toronto's SkyDome.