Was not sure where to post this but have to think any science geek would love them
This is on Netflix now and highly recommended - every story is informative, dramatic and well executed
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/vi ... s_01.shtmlHubiris, intrigue, heartbreak and failures so colossal they bankrupt a nation and stories of courage and tenacity to make your heart soar. The Brooklyn Bridge segment was all new info to me.
One that I particularly enjoyed was this tale and it was also completely fresh story.
watch or read this or both
http://scheong.wordpress.com/2010/09/05 ... bell-rock/
at the turn of the 17th Century you task yourself to build this...on a tiny rock only exposed for 4 hours a day, only accessible 2 months of the year off the wild coast of Scotland. That rock gets covered in up to 16' of water with the violent tides....and all by hand.
Quite a tale.
- all are interesting and a nice length - given no commercials.