ENGINEERING VIDEOS

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

How did the Alhambra get water for survival? Find out how the practical uses of water created a beautiful oasis in the heart...

Find out about the constructional engineering that went in to building Al Khazneh, which is integrated into the rock face.

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

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...

Discover the secrets behind the building of St Paul’s Cathedral, one of the iconic landmarks of London and how its...

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

Perched high above a mountain ridge, Machu Picchu architects face a constant battle with gravity – discover how the...

Machu Picchu is a spectacular sight, but its location meant considerable hardship for builders. Heavy rainfall and earthquake...

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,...

How does St. Paul’s Cathedral compare with other cathedrals around the world? Architect Alistair Lenczner from Foster &...

The biggest warship in the world owes her success to a century of innovation.

Our daring rigger Sean Riley burrows into the bowels of a 767 jet – and learns why aircraft engineers are very careful to...

A giant ocean rig needs a new power plant. This dangerous job needs to be done now or she’s dead in the water.