The most impressive monument to Muslim engineering in the Western world the Alhambra towers over Granada in southern Spain. Discov...
Dominating the skyline of Granada in Southern Spain, The Alhambra is an architectural wonder born from battle between Muslims and...
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 the intr...
How did the Alhambra get water for survival? Find out how the practical uses of water created a beautiful oasis in the heart of Gr...
Petra is one of the world’s most mysterious ancient cities with the Al Khazneh building at its entrance an engineering masterpiece...
Discover how the Nabutian builders of Petra transported water through the scorching desert using terracotta pipes, and ingenious e...
Find out about the constructional engineering that went in to building Al Khazneh, which is integrated into the rock face.
Al Khazneh is Petra’s architectural highlight. Find out about the engineering genius behinds its construction and who actually bui...
The ancient lost city of Petra is a magnificent sight – find out how it was discovered in the eighteenth century and why it remain...
When the Great Fire of 1666 destroyed St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, a Royal Commission turn to 35-year old astronomer, Christoph...
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. Weighing...
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