Experts and modern seers examine the work of Nostradamus to see whether the future really can be predicted.
(01:17)There was more to the Alhambra than a fortress – it was also designed with Palaces and peaceful gardens in mind. Discover...
(05:00)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)Al Khazneh is Petra’s architectural highlight. Find out about the engineering genius behinds its construction and who...
(04:59)When the Great Fire of 1666 destroyed St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, a Royal Commission turn to 35-year old astronomer,...
(01:14)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)Historian Michael McNay looks at what makes a great architect and explains why Durham Cathedral in England is his ancient...
(03:00)Discover how the pyramids, Victorian railways and Wembley stadium are all connected. Confused? Alistair Lenczner from...
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