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The Exciting World of F1 Racing
Zoom into the exciting world of Formula 1 racing, where cars race at lightning speed on tracks around the globe. Discover how these powerful cars are built to go super fast, with engines that roar like thunder. Meet some of the most famous racers, like Lewis Hamilton and Michael ... Show More
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Aug 2023
362. The Taj Mahal: Love and Death
“The mutual affection and harmony between the two had reached a degree never seen between a husband and wife…” The Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, tells the story of the imperial power and strength of the Mughal Empire, ... Show More
48m 52s
Jan 2022
Building the Taj Mahal
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we travel back to 17th-century India to witness the grand development of the famous marble mausoleum, the Taj Mahal. 😴
Sound design: crickets, distant river.
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧
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Jan 2025
219. Building The Taj Mahal: Love, Loss, & Splendour (Ep 2)
Within days of his beloved wife’s death, Shah Jahan starts designing his grandest architectural project yet to express his love for her. Her mausoleum is to be a domed, symmetrical, bright white building surrounded by aromatic gardens. But the Taj Mahal is not the only beautiful ... Show More
48m 55s
Oct 2023
S2E8: Under Construction
In this episode, we're celebrating World Architecture Day! Discover fascinating facts about world-famous structures like the Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, The White House, Buckingham Palace, the ancient Coliseum, and the stunning Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
4m 24s
Aug 2023
The Architecture of Spite, Part Three: The Pie House and a Scorned Argentine
How far would you go in the name of love? In this installment of The Architecture, Ben, Noel and Max dive into more amazing -- and ridiculous -- tales of people who literally constructed buildings as a means of revenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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