The Eiffel Tower: Engineering Triumph and National Icon

Lucas and Luna explore the controversial birth of the Eiffel Tower, from Gustave Eiffel's engineering marvel to its role as a symbol of French national pride. They discuss the 1889 World's Fair, the protests of the 'Artists Against the Eiffel Tower', the tower's original intended demolition, and its rescue by radio telegraphy. The conversation touches on Eiffel's other projects, including the Statue of Liberty's internal framework, and the tower's transformation from a temporary structure to an enduring emblem of France. Specific details include the tower's height (300 meters), the number of rivets (2.5 million), and the scientific experiments conducted there. The episode ends with a reflection on how contested monuments can become beloved icons. #EiffelTower #GustaveEiffel #1889WorldsFair #ExpositionUniverselle #FrenchHistory #Engineering #Paris #IronArchitecture #ThirdRepublic #StatueOfLiberty #RadioTelegraphy #ArtistsProtest #CulturalIcon #Modernity #France #History #FexingoHistory #Symbolism Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo