Describes the planning and construction of the Colosseum in ancient Rome and traces its history through subsequent centuries.

Describes the construction of roads and aqueducts in ancient Rome, life and customs along the roads, water distribution and aqueduct maintenance, and the building of bridges.

Discusses the history, construction, and possible purposes of Stonehenge.

Discusses the history of California's Alcatraz Island, covering its use as a military prison, as a national maximum security facility, the lives of prisoners and guards, and its current status as a national park.

Discusses the history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Discusses the history of the home of the United States president, including its location, design and construction, fire and rebuilding, renovations, and how it evolved into a modern residence.

Discusses the origins, construction, completion, uses, history, and eventual ruin of the Parthenon.

Describes the construction of the three great pyramids on the Giza Plateau near the edge of Egypt's Western Desert.

Describes the building of the extravagant palace at Versailles in its historical context, particularly as a reflection of the personality and influence of Louis XIV.

Provides an overview of the history of Jerusalem, focusing on some of the city's architecture.