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Engineering an Empire: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

History history and documentary series (2005–2007), 1 season.

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Quick answer · Season 1

Engineering an Empire is a history and documentary series that aired on History, running from 2005 to 2007 with 1 season and 14 episodes. Engineering an Empire has ended. Its final episode aired on January 8, 2007.

U.S. premiere: September 13, 2005
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 14
Finale: January 8, 2007

Where to watch Engineering an Empire season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Engineering an Empire season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	September 13, 2005 – January 8, 2007	Original U.S. run on History. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Engineering an Empire season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Rome	Tue, Sep 13, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Egypt	Mon, Oct 9, 2006 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Greece	Mon, Oct 16, 2006 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Greece: Age of Alexander	Mon, Oct 23, 2006 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	The Aztecs	Mon, Oct 30, 2006 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Carthage	Mon, Nov 6, 2006 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	The Maya: Death Empire	Mon, Nov 13, 2006 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Russia	Mon, Nov 20, 2006 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Britain: Blood and Steel	Mon, Nov 27, 2006 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	The Persians	Mon, Dec 4, 2006 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	China	Mon, Dec 11, 2006 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	Napoleon: Steel Monster	Mon, Dec 18, 2006 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	The Byzantines	Mon, Dec 25, 2006 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
14	Da Vinci's World	Mon, Jan 8, 2007 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Engineering an Empire

Season 1: Season 1 of Engineering an Empire aired from September 13, 2005 to January 8, 2007 on History (14 episodes).

Network / service: History (first aired September 13, 2005)
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Peter Weller (Peter Weller - Syracuse University (Host))

Common questions

How many seasons of Engineering an Empire are there?

Engineering an Empire has 1 season and 14 episodes listed, airing from September 13, 2005 to January 8, 2007.

Is Engineering an Empire cancelled or ended?

Engineering an Empire has ended. Its final episode aired on January 8, 2007.

Where can I watch Engineering an Empire?

Engineering an Empire originally aired on History in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check History's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.