The Eiffel Tower: France's Iron Visionary

In 1889, the Eiffel Tower rose above Paris as the tallest structure in the world, a daring feat of iron engineering that divided France's artistic elite. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the tower's controversial birth during the Exposition Universelle, its role as a symbol of French industrial prowess, and the fascinating story of Gustave Eiffel's other projects—including the Statue of Liberty's internal frame. They discuss the 'Protest of the Artists' against the tower, its near-demolition, and how a radio transmitter saved it. From the Champ de Mars to its status as a global icon, this is the story of how a temporary exhibition structure became the eternal symbol of Paris. #EiffelTower #GustaveEiffel #ExpositionUniverselle1889 #ChampdeMars #Paris #IronArchitecture #StatueOfLiberty #FrenchEngineering #ThirdRepublic #BelleÉpoque #WorldsFair #ProtestOfTheArtists #RadioTransmission #FrenchHistory #ParisHistory #ArchitectureHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo