Built on the shifting sands of a former estuary, the Leaning Tower of Pisa probably began tilting not long after medieval laborers laid its first foundation stones. In the 800 years since ...

The Leaning Tower of Pisa stands on a special foundation. It’s made of clay, sand, and shells. This mix has made the tower tilt by about 5.5 degrees. Soft soil usually causes problems for buildings.

As of June 1999, the Leaning Tower of Pisa leaned an inch less than it had ... Not only has the tower moved northwards, but the south side of the foundation has come up a little, which is a ...

Oh, the Leaning Tower of Pisa — so touristy and yet so fun. Each day, hordes of visitors come to the small northwestern Tuscan town of Pisa to take pictures "propping up" its tower. Some do it ...

Have you ever wondered if the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a catastrophe waiting to happen? In this one-minute video, Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze explains how architects and engineers spent the ...

It’s become Italy’s other “leaning tower ... hatched to save it using the same equipment that shored up the Tower of Pisa.

We have, through crises, necessity, and expedience, created an international monetary system built on a known weak foundation. Exactly as did the builders of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It’s been ...

When we talk about buildings that tilt captivatingly, you might immediately think of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. But there are lots of buildings that slope, some quite alarmingly ...

Navigate backward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. The Leaning Tower of Pisa $25 $500+ ...

The UK is home to many famous landmarks, but few are as iconic as its world-famous clock tower. While it may seem perfectly upright, experts have discovered that it has a slight tilt - one that ...