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In November 2001 an American Airlines Airbus, carrying 260 people, crashed. Was the cause terrorism or engine failure?

The largest airship ever built and the pride of the Nazi government, the Hindenburg met its fatal demise in May 1937.

More than 190 people died when a British car ferry capsized off Zeebrugge in March 1987. Why were the bow doors left open?

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...

The equivalent of half a million dollars in today’s money, Sir Christopher Wren’s ‘great model design’ of St. Paul’s...

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

Discover the intricate detail of mosaics, gold and marble that went into the lavish decoration of Hagia Sophia.

How did the residents of Machu Picchu get the water needed to survive in a hostile, mountainous, environment? Find out how...

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...

Find out why the gigantic moat surrounding Angkor Wat was so important in the construction of this ancient megastructure,...

What was Sir Christopher Wren’s best building? Find out what building trumps St. Paul’s Cathedral as his major...