With its oil reserves dwindling, Dubai switches its sights to tourism, building the Burj al Arab, a 60-storey hotel in the...
(00:38)The unique design of the hanger rooftop creates a difficult challenge for builders.
(03:02)Discover the secrets of the Alhambra’s defences and explore the watchtower – the anchor for the planned Muslim fortress.
(02:57)How did the Alhambra get water for survival? Find out how the practical uses of water created a beautiful oasis in the heart...
(02:58)Petra is one of the world’s most mysterious ancient cities with the Al Khazneh building at its entrance an engineering...
(01:04)Al Khazneh is Petra’s architectural highlight. Find out about the engineering genius behinds its construction and who...
(04:59)Sir Christopher Wren made a colossal gamble in completing St. Paul’s Cathedral, putting in the equivalent of $6 million of...
(03:00)The equivalent of half a million dollars in today’s money, Sir Christopher Wren’s ‘great model design’ of St. Paul’s...
(02:58)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...
(02:59)Discover the secrets behind the building of St Paul’s Cathedral, one of the iconic landmarks of London and how its...
(04:52)Discover the intricate detail of mosaics, gold and marble that went into the lavish decoration of Hagia Sophia.
(03:00)How did the residents of Machu Picchu get the water needed to survive in a hostile, mountainous, environment? Find out how...
(02:59)Perched high above a mountain ridge, Machu Picchu architects face a constant battle with gravity – discover how the...
(03:00)Machu Picchu is a spectacular sight, but its location meant considerable hardship for builders. Heavy rainfall and earthquake...
(02:59)Laterite, a ‘magic stone,’ was massively important in the construction of Angkor Wat, plus, we uncover the difficulties...
(03:00)Find out why the gigantic moat surrounding Angkor Wat was so important in the construction of this ancient megastructure,...
(03:00)Explore Angkor Wat – one of the most impressive engineering projects ever undertaken, not just for its size, but because it...
(03:00)What was Sir Christopher Wren’s best building? Find out what building trumps St. Paul’s Cathedral as his major...
(01:19)How does St. Paul’s Cathedral compare with other cathedrals around the world? Architect Alistair Lenczner from Foster &...
(03:08)Our daring rigger Sean Riley burrows into the bowels of a 767 jet – and learns why aircraft engineers are very careful to...
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