Discover the secrets behind one of the most iconic buildings in history. This episode explores the Parthenon in Athens.Not just as a temple to the goddess Athena, but as a masterclass in political power, architectural illusion, and cultural identity.Learn how 5th-century BCE architects used subtle curves, tilted columns, and optical tricks to create the illusion of perfection,and why those techniques wouldn’t be studied again for nearly two thousand years.We’ll unpack the building’s dimensions, interior layout, sculpture program, and the myths encoded in its marble. From its origins on the Acropolis to its destruction, transformation, and legacy, the Parthenon tells a story of empire, ambition, and beauty that still shapes architecture today.
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