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National Geographic: Engineering the Impossible

Istanbul's Hagia Sophia
TV Episode | 50 min | Documentary, Action, History

Fiery Roman Emperor Justinian ordered the rebuilding of the great church of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul almost 1500 years ago. Modern science now uncovers the secret to this vast golden dome's longevity.
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Director
Composer
Michael Richard Plowman (as Michael Plowman)
Cinematographer
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Status
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Updated Feb 24, 2019

Release date
Feb 24, 2019 (Belgium)

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8 cast members
Name Known for
Peter Harlowe
Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice)   See fewer
Julian Bennett
Self - Archaeologist (as Prof Julian Bennett) Self - Archaeologist (as Prof Julian Bennett)   See fewer
Ahmet Cakmak
Self - Seismic Engineer (as Prof Ahmet Cakmak) Self - Seismic Engineer (as Prof Ahmet Cakmak)   See fewer
Eddie McCann
Self - Civil Engineer (as Ed McCann) Self - Civil Engineer (as Ed McCann)   See fewer
Rabun Taylor
Self - Architectural Historian (as Prof Rabun Taylor) Self - Architectural Historian (as Prof Rabun Taylor)   See fewer
Caroline Goodson
Self - Medieval Historian (as Dr Caroline Goodson) Self - Medieval Historian (as Dr Caroline Goodson)   See fewer
Sean Francis George
Emperor Justinian (uncredited) Emperor Justinian (uncredited)   See fewer
Stuart Kidd
Isidore of Miletus (uncredited) Isidore of Miletus (uncredited)   See fewer
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