Uno Dos of Trace: Could We Actually Build the Wall From Game of Thrones?
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In the HBO series "Game of Thrones," a great wall of ice helps repel giants and the undead. Could such a structure be possible? Host Trace Dominquez discusses this possibility with various experts in engineering and construction. Part of the "Uno Dos of Trace" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 16 minutes 30 seconds
- Topic: Business, Literature
- Subtopic: Construction, Fairy Tales, Science Fiction - Literature
- Grade/Interest Level: 11 - 12
- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: Trace Dominguez
- Series: Uno Dos of Trace
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