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Cranes

One of the most useful machines ever created, the crane is a simple but important combination of the pulley and the lever. Though cranes have been helping us build civilization from at least the time of the Egyptian pyramids, the modern steel-framed construction cranes are a relatively recent development. Put on your work boots as we ride through the history of cranes from ancient days to skyscraper construction sites, ocean-freighter docks, and the International Space Station.

English
  • Originally Aired October 8, 2002
  • Runtime 44 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network H2
  • Created August 28, 2020 by
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  • Modified August 28, 2020 by
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Name Type Role
Matthew P. Hickey Writer
Jonathan West Guest Star