The World of Bridges

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The World of BridgesExploring the evolution of bridges and how they have impacted history and people's lives.

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Curiosity Channel • 27mS1, EP10 "Japan"Following its completion in 1988, the Great Seto Bridge finally connected the islands of Honshu and Shikoku, thereby ending the isolation of the smaller Shikoku from the Japanese mainland.

Curiosity Channel • 27mS1, EP9 "France"The Millau Viaduct in the south of France is one of the highest bridge structures in the world and succeeds a formerly arduous journey through the wide valley of the Tarn River.

Curiosity Channel • 27mS1, EP8 "Belgium"The Nordkasteel Bridge in the port of Antwerp, the second largest bridge in Europe, does more than transport goods and people within the port area.

Curiosity Channel • 26mS1, EP7 "Germany"The Krämerbrücke is a symbol of the city of Erfurt and the longest bridge in Europe to feature buildings across its entire structure.

Curiosity Channel • 27mS1, EP6 "Switzerland"The Ponte dei Salti in the Verzasca Valley in Ticino is a major draw for tourists, who jump down from the bridge into the crystal-clear mountain waters.

Curiosity Channel • 27mS1, EP5 "Scotland"Revolutionary techniques are tried and tested in the United Kingdom before being exported to the far reaches of the Empire.

Curiosity Channel • 27mS1, EP4 "Zimbabwe"The Great Seto Bridge in Japan and the Victoria Falls Bridge in Zimbabwe have more than one thing in common: they were built on dreams and are the only train connections between the two regions.

Curiosity Channel • 27mS1, EP3 "India"Calcutta, India, is home to the Howrah Bridge, one of the most impressive steel bridges in the world, while its predecessor the Forth Bridge spans the Firth of Forth near Scotland's capital Edinburgh.

Curiosity Channel • 27mS1, EP2 "Wales"The Millau Viaduct in the south of France is one of the highest bridge structures in the world while the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, which stands high over the River Dee in northeast Wales, was built in the 19th century.

Curiosity Channel • 27mS1, EP1 "China"China's famous Wind and Rain Bridge; the Ponte dei Salti in the Verzasca Valley dates back to the Roman era.

Exploring the evolution of bridges and how they have impacted history and people's lives.

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