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The secrets of the Palace of Versailles
24/04/2024
Tungsteno
The genius of metal tainted by a corruption scandal
Alexandre Gustave Eiffel's illustrious career as a builder was marred by one of the biggest financial scandals of the 19th century. We look at how this genius of metalworking was affected by a project to build giant locks in the Panama Canal.
21/06/2023
Tungsteno
The hidden secrets of Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer is 30 metres high and stands 710 metres above sea level. Each of its arms has a surface area of 88 square metres and its feet measure 1.35 metres. This majestic structure has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Brazil.
14/06/2023
Tungsteno
The story behind one of the most famous pieces of furniture in history
Britain’s most famous piece of furniture has a history stretching back over 700 years. The chair on which Charles III was crowned contained a 152kg stone and is covered in a thin layer of gold with plant and animal motifs. It has undergone meticulous conservation work in recent decades.
07/06/2023
Tungsteno
Cockroaches, dragonflies and other 'cyborg' insects
Searching for people buried under rubble, inspecting hazardous sites, pollinating crops or monitoring the environment. These are some of the goals that researchers around the world are hoping to achieve with 'cyborg' insects.
31/05/2023
Tungsteno
The mysteries of the world's heaviest building
At over four million tonnes, the weight of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest is truly staggering. We look at the construction and curiosities of the second largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon in the United States.
24/05/2023