Experts and modern seers examine the work of Nostradamus to see whether the future really can be predicted.
(01:17)Discover the secrets of the Alhambra’s defences and explore the watchtower – the anchor for the planned Muslim fortress.
(02:57)There was more to the Alhambra than a fortress – it was also designed with Palaces and peaceful gardens in mind. Discover...
(05:00)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)Discover how the Nabutian builders of Petra transported water through the scorching desert using terracotta pipes, and...
(02:59)Find out about the constructional engineering that went in to building Al Khazneh, which is integrated into the rock face.
(02:55)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)Istanbul, ancient Constantinople, home to the Byzantium Empire, has at its heart the Hagia Sophia. Uncover the startling...
(02:53)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)Beneath the temple of the sun at Machu Picchu lies a mysterious sub-structure, a stone giant that serves as the temple’s...
(02:51)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)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)Historian Michael McNay looks at what makes a great architect and explains why Durham Cathedral in England is his ancient...
(03:00)The theological implications of this important biblical document are explored by scholars and scientists.
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