Experts investigate whether someone can really be capable of killing while they're asleep and if sleepwalking is a valid...
(01:51)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)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)Built to revive the Roman Empire, now a mosque, Hagia Sophia has had a turbulent history and how it was built reveals a...
(00:59)Discover the architectural updates that have been made to Hagia Sophia over the centuries to support the building and the...
(02:57)Istanbul, ancient Constantinople, home to the Byzantium Empire, has at its heart the Hagia Sophia. Uncover the startling...
(02:53)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)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)Explore Angkor Wat – one of the most impressive engineering projects ever undertaken, not just for its size, but because it...
(03:00)Discover how the pyramids, Victorian railways and Wembley stadium are all connected. Confused? Alistair Lenczner from...
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