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Why is the Eiffel Tower Shaped Like That?

Season 51 Episode 3

The Eiffel Tower was a completely novel design at the time it was built.

At the time of its construction, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest structure ever built. That meant that the engineers had a key challenge: making sure the structure could survive the wind.

AIR DATE 2/14/24

Why is the Eiffel Tower Shaped Like That?

Why is the Eiffel Tower Shaped Like That?

5 things to know about the Eiffel Tower

5 things to know about the Eiffel Tower

Inside the Construction of the Statue of Liberty

Inside the Construction of the Statue of Liberty

The Mysterious Illness That Befell Eiffel Tower Construction Workers

The Mysterious Illness That Befell Eiffel Tower Construction Workers

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