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Petra: Al Khazneh
Al Khazneh is Petra’s architectural highlight. Find out about the engineering genius behinds its construction and who...
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Petra: Ancient City
The ancient lost city of Petra is a magnificent sight – find out how it was discovered in the eighteenth century and why it...
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St. Paul's Cathedral
When the Great Fire of 1666 destroyed St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, a Royal Commission turn to 35-year old astronomer,...
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St. Paul's Cathedral: The Dome
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....
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St. Paul's Cathedral: Parliament
Sir Christopher Wren made a colossal gamble in completing St. Paul’s Cathedral, putting in the equivalent of $6 million of...
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St. Paul's Cathedral: The Great Model Design
The equivalent of half a million dollars in today’s money, Sir Christopher Wren’s ‘great model design’ of St. Paul’s...
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Hagia Sofia: Historical Updates
Discover the architectural updates that have been made to Hagia Sophia over the centuries to support the building and the...
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Machu Picchu
600 years of torrential rains and landslides have done little to diminish the awesome sight of Machu Picchu. Find out how it...
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Machu Picchu: Water Problems
How did the residents of Machu Picchu get the water needed to survive in a hostile, mountainous, environment? Find out how...
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Machu Picchu: Inca Architecture
Beneath the temple of the sun at Machu Picchu lies a mysterious sub-structure, a stone giant that serves as the temple’s...
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Machu Picchu: Battling Gravity
Perched high above a mountain ridge, Machu Picchu architects face a constant battle with gravity – discover how the...
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Machu Picchu: Mountain Building
Machu Picchu is a spectacular sight, but its location meant considerable hardship for builders. Heavy rainfall and earthquake...
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Angkor Wat
Home to more than 1 million people in the twelfth century and larger than any European Cathedral, Angkor Wat remains one of...
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Angkor Wat: Magic Stone
Laterite, a ‘magic stone,’ was massively important in the construction of Angkor Wat, plus, we uncover the difficulties...
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Angkor Wat: The Moat Explained
Find out why the gigantic moat surrounding Angkor Wat was so important in the construction of this ancient megastructure,...
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Angkor Wat: How was it Built?
Angkor Wat was like no other medieval building in the world when it was built. But how did the Cambodians build such an...
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Wren’s Best Building
What was Sir Christopher Wren’s best building? Find out what building trumps St. Paul’s Cathedral as his major...
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Wren and St Paul’s Cathedral
How does St. Paul’s Cathedral compare with other cathedrals around the world? Architect Alistair Lenczner from Foster &...
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What Makes a Good Architect?
Historian Michael McNay looks at what makes a great architect and explains why Durham Cathedral in England is his ancient...
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Building Through History
Discover how the pyramids, Victorian railways and Wembley stadium are all connected. Confused? Alistair Lenczner from...
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