One of the most epic engineering feats in history
Alex Gendler
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Feb 11, 2020
In the mid-19th century, suspension bridges were collapsing all across Europe. Their industrial cables frayed and snapped under the weight of their decks. So when German American engineer John Roebling proposed building the largest and most expensive suspension bridge ever conceived, New York City officials were understandably skeptical. Alex Gendler details the building of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Lesson by Alex Gendler, directed by Jeremiah Dickey.