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

There was more to the Alhambra than a fortress – it was also designed with Palaces and peaceful gardens in mind. Discover...

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

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

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...

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

Built to revive the Roman Empire, now a mosque, Hagia Sophia has had a turbulent history and how it was built reveals a...

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...

Perched high above a mountain ridge, Machu Picchu architects face a constant battle with gravity – discover how the...

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

Laterite, a ‘magic stone,’ was massively important in the construction of Angkor Wat, plus, we uncover the difficulties...

Explore Angkor Wat – one of the most impressive engineering projects ever undertaken, not just for its size, but because it...

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