HISTORY VIDEOS

In November 2001 an American Airlines Airbus, carrying 260 people, crashed. Was the cause terrorism or engine failure?

The largest airship ever built and the pride of the Nazi government, the Hindenburg met its fatal demise in May 1937.

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

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

Petra is one of the world’s most mysterious ancient cities with the Al Khazneh building at its entrance an engineering...

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

Al Khazneh is Petra’s architectural highlight. Find out about the engineering genius behinds its construction and who...

The most iconic element of St Paul’s is the mighty dome of St Paul’s, topped by a gold cross 111 metres above the ground....

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

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

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

How did the residents of Machu Picchu get the water needed to survive in a hostile, mountainous, environment? Find out how...

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

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...