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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...

Al Khazneh is Petra’s architectural highlight. Find out about the engineering genius behinds its construction and who...

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...

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...

The race-against-time rescue story of a Norwegian cargo ship stranded in the North Atlantic in the path of a fierce tornado.

The theological implications of this important biblical document are explored by scholars and scientists.