Beyond The Dam

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Beyond the Dam explores humanity's ambition to control water and the human and environmental price we pay. From ancient barriers to modern megastructures, each dam tells a story of engineering, sacrifice, and unintended consequences. From ancient water barriers and forgotten engineering to the massive dams that power cities and transform entire landscapes, we look at the history, engineering, human ambition, and environmental consequences behind the world's most remarkable water-control projects. Here you'll find stories about ancient dams, engineering breakthroughs, hydroelectric power, irrigation, dam removal, rivers, megaprojects, and the unexpected ways humans have changed the natural world. Because every dam is more than a wall. It's a story about our relationship with water. Beyond the Dam - The stories behind humanity's attempt to control water.