Defending Amsterdam with water
To protect ourselves from attack, humans have shown an impressive level of inventiveness. But only the Dutch harnessed the movement of water.
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The House of Terror
In Budapest, 60 Andrassy Boulevard is just known as the House of Terror. It represents the cruel heart of those who would stop at nothing to rule this land.
Skull Tower
Skull Tower was built in the Serbian city of Nis two hundred years ago to scare off attackers. Almost 1000 human skulls were used in construction.
Bomb but not forgotten
It’s been well over a decade since NATO forces bombed Belgrade in an attempt to stop the Kosovo War. On the streets, the scars are still evident.
The land of the eternally-rising sun
The Yakusuni shrine and its associated museum are never far from controversy. Many claim they represent a whitewashing of history.
The temple at war
The ancient Khmer temple of Preah Vihear is at the centre of a long-running dispute between Thailand and Cambodia that’s left many soldiers dead.