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)Petra is one of the world’s most mysterious ancient cities with the Al Khazneh building at its entrance an engineering...
(01:04)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)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....
(02:59)Sir Christopher Wren made a colossal gamble in completing St. Paul’s Cathedral, putting in the equivalent of $6 million of...
(03:00)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)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)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)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...
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