HISTORY VIDEOS

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...

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...

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

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

Discover the architectural updates that have been made to Hagia Sophia over the centuries to support the building and the...

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...

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

The Allied victory of WW2 was helped along by a small group of unlikely soldiers – the Germans and Austrians who joined the...

Harlequin ducks will endure the long winter here. Meantime, they bob around like corks in the breakers and dive beneath the...