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When bad builders paid the ultimate price – a history of building codes
Throughout history, societies have understood the importance of building regulations, often in the harshest terms imaginable. Today, we think of building codes as a dry, but essential part of...
Read moreHidden messages and symbols in medieval cathedrals
Throughout the Middle Ages, master stonemasons crafted breathtaking cathedrals that continue to inspire awe to this day. Their soaring spires, intricate sculptures and magnificent stained-glass...
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The secrets of ancient Roman concrete and its enduring legacy
Concrete is one of the most ubiquitous materials in modern construction, but did you know that its predecessor, ancient Roman concrete, has baffled scientists for centuries with its remarkable...
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