Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Secrets of the Forbidden City a Nova production by Lion Television for Nova/WGBH Boston in association with Channel 4, ARTE France and China Intercontinental Communication Center ; produced and directed by Ian Bremner. - Alexandria, Virginia PBS 2017 - 1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. - 4 3/4 in.

Documentary. Originally produced as an episode of the television series: Nova. Program content: 2017. Widescreen presentation. Running time indicated on container: approximately 60 minutes; actual running time: 54 minutes.



In a laboratory, a team of engineers create a replica of Beijing's Forbidden City to uncover the secrets underlying its ability to withstand earthquakes over the centuries.




In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).

9781531703462 1531703461

841887035194

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NV61706 PBS Distribution


Forbidden City (Beijing, China)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Design and construction.
Forbidden City (Beijing, China)


Earthquake resistant design--History.--China--Beijing
Earthquake engineering--History.--China--Beijing
Palaces--Design and construction--History.--China--Beijing
Palaces.


Beijing (China)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Design and construction--History.
China--Beijing.



TH1095 / .S43 2017 DS795.8 / .N68 2017

951.15603 Sec 35