Why was the Leaning Tower of Pisa never straight? The answer will surprise you. In this episode, we uncover the untold history behind one of the world’s most iconic architectural marvels — the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Beyond its famous tilt lies a story filled with engineering failures, mysterious pauses in construction, and even wartime secrets that almost led to its destruction.
Did you know the tower was never meant to lean? Or that it stood unfinished for nearly 100 years due to political chaos and war? Discover how a mistake turned into a masterpiece — and how scientists today still fight to keep it standing.
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