NOVA S51E03 - Building the Eiffel Tower

Episode Overview

Delve into the groundbreaking engineering that brought to life Paris’s renowned symbol. Finished in slightly more than two years for the 1889 World's Fair, this iron marvel became the tallest man-made structure in the world, marking the dawn of a new era in architectural achievement. What were the techniques employed by the engineers? Discover the inventive solutions, triumphs, and setbacks that led to the creation of one of the most celebrated landmarks on the globe.

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