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About those pyramids Pyramids are amongst the largest structures ever created, but building them didn’t always go according to plan. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are a few things on Menkaure’s pyramid, and the origins of the great breech. The Great Breach is the Oldest Pyramid Hoax? Pyramid Secrets Revealed … Read More Read More

The two hearts Pinchy is finally reunited with her father, only to be given a new quest. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

The moving of large pointy rocks Egyptian obelisks could weigh hundreds of metric tuns. Despite this, they were stolen and then moved hither and thither. How? Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s a little info on when the Romans moved obelisks. When Romans Moved Obelisks Moving Mountains: How Rome Transported Obelisks, … Read More Read More

Was and still is Let’s have a look at a couple of the rather large buildings from ancient Rome. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s something on how Augustus change Rome from a city of brick to a city of marble, maybe. From brick to marble: Did Augustus Caesar really transform … Read More Read More

The battle of Fall City While falling down the bottomless pit, our heroes fight to save the city and Monty’s nephew. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Water over the bridge Though Roman aqueducts were built mostly underground, when they had to cross an obstacle, they went across their iconic aqueduct bridges. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s a short video on Pont du Gard; the largest Roman aqueduct bridge. The Pont du Gard : A masterpiece of … Read More Read More

The name of chaos Twibble faces a difficult choice. Later, our heroes set out in search of the falling fortress. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

What’s a thirsty Roman to do? Kick back with a cool glass of water while we have a look at Roman aqueducts. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s an article on how modern water systems work. How City Water Gets to Your Home: From Source to Tap Here are some videos … Read More Read More

How the Romans built their roads Let’s see how the Romans built roads that have lasted for over 2,000 years. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are a couple of videos on Roman road building. Roman Road Construction Techniques How Romans Built Roads That Last 2,000+ Years

our 9-year anniversary Join us as we celebrate 9 years of our silly little science podcast. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Of mining and the waters Both a problem and of use, we talk of using water to mine, and how mining can effect the water. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

None shall pass! They face the acolyte of order, witness an epic battle, and finally escape the pixie maze. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Old mines, Elephants, and vinegar? We have a quick look at some of the oldest mines known, and take a side trip to get over the mountains, using… vinegar? Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

The pixie maze, part 2. From an old story, to trouble at recess, they move through the strange worlds of the pixie maze. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Massive mines If you want to build massive things, you need a massive amount of material. That means you’ll have to dig massive mines. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here’s an article about the top ten deepest mines. Top 10 Deepest Mines in the World Here’s an article about the top … Read More Read More

The pixie maze, part 1. Our heroes find a delver, who guides them into the strange and wonderful pixie maze. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

Beasts building big We start our look at the building of big things, by looking at big things built by animals. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Here are a few sites on large things built by animals. Supersized animal homes It spans 6000 km of the coasts of Portugal, Spain, France … Read More Read More

Dead light, green light Things go sideways as our heroes work their way passed the guardians. Then, they enter the lands of the dead in search of the lich queen. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!