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Eiffel's Race to the Top

Season 21 Episode 1 | 54m 45s

Find out about the race to build Paris’ most famous landmark when two men vied to be the first to build a monument 1,000 feet tall. See how one man’s vision transformed the Paris skyline, making the Eiffel Tower a global icon. Dramatic recreations, official renderings and personal correspondence tell the story.

Aired: 10/24/23 | Expires: 11/22/23
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