ENGINEERING VIDEOS

Discover the secrets of the Alhambra’s defences and explore the watchtower – the anchor for the planned Muslim fortress.

There was more to the Alhambra than a fortress – it was also designed with Palaces and peaceful gardens in mind. Discover...

Discover how the Nabutian builders of Petra transported water through the scorching desert using terracotta pipes, and...

Sir Christopher Wren made a colossal gamble in completing St. Paul’s Cathedral, putting in the equivalent of $6 million of...

The equivalent of half a million dollars in today’s money, Sir Christopher Wren’s ‘great model design’ of St. Paul’s...

It was 9 years after the Great Fire of London before work on St Paul’s Cathedral began. But in an age of intense religious...

Built to revive the Roman Empire, now a mosque, Hagia Sophia has had a turbulent history and how it was built reveals a...

Discover the intricate detail of mosaics, gold and marble that went into the lavish decoration of Hagia Sophia.

600 years of torrential rains and landslides have done little to diminish the awesome sight of Machu Picchu. Find out how it...

Home to more than 1 million people in the twelfth century and larger than any European Cathedral, Angkor Wat remains one of...

Laterite, a ‘magic stone,’ was massively important in the construction of Angkor Wat, plus, we uncover the difficulties...

Find out why the gigantic moat surrounding Angkor Wat was so important in the construction of this ancient megastructure,...

Explore Angkor Wat – one of the most impressive engineering projects ever undertaken, not just for its size, but because it...

What was Sir Christopher Wren’s best building? Find out what building trumps St. Paul’s Cathedral as his major...

Discover how the pyramids, Victorian railways and Wembley stadium are all connected. Confused? Alistair Lenczner from...