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Wonders of the World on The Hard Shoulder

Ever wondered what causes the Tower of Pisa to lean? Or where ‘Lady Liberty’ got her name? Danielle Donovan is an architectural historian and she tells The Hard Shoulder the story behind an iconic landmark in ‘Wonders of the World.’

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Wonders Of The World: Sydney Opera House

5 years ago - 11 mins

Wonders of the World on The Hard Shoulder

Wonder of the World: The Leaning Tower Of Pisa

5 years ago - 12 mins

Wonders of the World on The Hard Shoulder

Wonders of the World: Big Ben

5 years ago - 11 mins

Wonders of the World on The Hard Shoulder

The Taj Mahal

5 years ago - 11 mins

Wonders of the World on The Hard Shoulder

Wonders Of The World: The Empire State Building

6 years ago - 13 mins

Wonders of the World on The Hard Shoulder

The story behind the landmark: The Eiffel Tower

6 years ago - 11 mins

Wonders of the World on The Hard Shoulder

The story behind the landmark: The Eiffel Tower

It’s the structure most iconic of it’s country, identifiable of its city across the globe. However, the history of The Eiffel Tower is not as uncomplicated as its contemporary popularity would imply. To give Ivan the true tale of Paris’ Iron Lady, and to kick off our new Friday Landmark Series, was Architectural Historian Danielle O’Donovan.