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Dominating the skyline of Granada in Southern Spain, The Alhambra is an architectural wonder born from battle between Muslims...

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...

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.

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....

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

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...

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.

Discover the architectural updates that have been made to Hagia Sophia over the centuries to support the building and the...

Istanbul, ancient Constantinople, home to the Byzantium Empire, has at its heart the Hagia Sophia. Uncover the startling...

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

Home to more than 1 million people in the twelfth century and larger than any European Cathedral, Angkor Wat remains one of...

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