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NOVA: Building the Eiffel Tower (PBS Wednesday February 14, 2024)
In a brand new episode of the long-running PBS series NOVA, viewers will have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of engineering and construction as they explore the iconic Eiffel Tower. The latest episode, titled “Building the Eiffel Tower,” is part of Season 51 and is Episode 11.
Set to air on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 9:00pm, this installment takes a closer look at the revolutionary engineering techniques employed in creating Paris’s most famous landmark. Erected in just over two years for the 1889 World’s Fair, this iron tower broke records as it soared above all other structures of its time, signaling a new era of ambitious global construction that sought to reach unprecedented heights.
The episode provides an intriguing examination of how engineers accomplished this feat. By delving into both their triumphs and setbacks, viewers gain insight into the innovations that paved the way for one of humanity’s most renowned architectural achievements.
Tune in to PBS on Wednesday, February 14th at 9:00pm for an enlightening journey through history and engineering prowess with NOVA’s “Building the Eiffel Tower.”
Featured image credit: PBS
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