Episodes

4 episodes in this season

Simply the Best

45 min

Now Playing

The Magic Metropolis

45 min

Wonders of the East

45 min

Ghosts of Wonder

45 min

The Seven Wonders of the World

TV Series

199445m8.0

Now playing

The Magic Metropolis

Season 1 · Episode 2 · Jan 8, 1994

In this episode, John Romer explores the history of the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. Of the seven wonders of the world most practical was the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Built in 285 BC, the lighthouse can be seen from 50 km at sea and to show the way to the old town Nepal. From medieval legends we hear magic light attacking and burning sails of the ships . Lighthouse of Alexandria was more than an indicator to ancient ships, it symbolized one of the most spectacular experiments of mankind and birth of the modern city and Magic Metropolis. In today's Bodrum (ancient city Halicarnassus), Romer visits the initial site where once was the largest tomb the world has ever seen, the tomb of King Mausolus or Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. The term Mausoleum (large funeral tomb) comes after the name of King Mausol.

More details

The Seven Wonders of the World

TV Series

199445m8.0

Now playing

The Magic Metropolis

Season 1 · Episode 2 · Jan 8, 1994

More details