Antoni Gaudí was known as "God's architect", and the centuries-old arch design he drew on for Barcelona's Sagrada Família ...

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Discover the 19th-century innovations that put Nevada on the map Imagine stepping onto the scenic Marlette Flume Trail, winding high above the shimmering blue expanse of Lake Tahoe. The crisp mountain ...

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Following a deadly flood in 1953, the Dutch government undertook a massive flood control effort, building dams, dikes and sea gates that reconfigured the low-lying nation’s coastline and waterways.

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An exploration of engineering marvels. This brand new series reveals the extraordinary feats of engineering hidden inside the world's most spectacular man-made constructions. From the world's biggest ...