Preview | Eiffel's Race to the Top
Season 21
Episode 1
About the Episode
Find out about the race to build Paris’ most famous landmark when two men vied to be the first to build a monument 1,000 feet tall. See how one man’s vision transformed the Paris skyline, making the Eiffel Tower a global icon. Dramatic recreations, official renderings and personal correspondence tell the story.
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Extras
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Selling the Largest Triceratops Ever Found
The original buyer and seller of “Big John” discuss their feelings about the sale.2:23 -
3D Modeling Brings a 4th-Century Basilica Back to Life
After excavating its remains, scientists see what the Iznik basilica may have looked like.1:39 -
An Underwater Dive to see the Sunken Basilica Up Close
Scientists explore the underwater ruins of a 4th-century basilica.1:28 -
Preview | Death in Britannia
Uncover the only evidence of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain.0:32 -
Preview | Jurassic Fortunes
Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.0:32 -
Preview | The Sunken Basilica
Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.0:32 -
Preview | Hidden in the Amazon
New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.0:32 -
Preview | Decoding Hieroglyphics
Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.0:32 -
Preview | Last Days of Pompeii
Explore the last days in Pompeii, before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius 2,000 years ago.0:32 -
Preview | Archaeology at Althorp
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.0:32
