Discover the intricate detail of mosaics, gold and marble that went into the lavish decoration of Hagia Sophia.
(03:00)Discover the architectural updates that have been made to Hagia Sophia over the centuries to support the building and the...
(02:57)600 years of torrential rains and landslides have done little to diminish the awesome sight of Machu Picchu. Find out how it...
(00:55)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)Home to more than 1 million people in the twelfth century and larger than any European Cathedral, Angkor Wat remains one of...
(00:53)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)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)Discover how the pyramids, Victorian railways and Wembley stadium are all connected. Confused? Alistair Lenczner from...
(01:19)Look inside the factory that builds about 40 Porsche Boxters and 110 Porsche 911s, each day.
(02:26)105 robots and teams of skilled engineers join forces to weld the porsche 911 body together.
(03:00)From the VW Beatle to Porsche's 911, discover what inspired Ferdinand Porsche and his sons.
(02:56)At station 18, the assembly areas' only robot installs the windshield and works entirely in the dark.
(02:56)From assembly station 1 to 117, just what goes into ensuring the iconic Porsche is ready to roll?
(02:47)Iconic, the 911 has been made for more than 4 decades, what's the secret of Porche's success?
(01:23)Current owners BMW have revived the “Double R” motorcar brand with a transfusion of high technology.
(03:00)Welded entirely by hand the Phantom's body is the largest all aluminium space frame car ever made. But how?!
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