How ancient people built Easter Island and Stonehenge -- and how we can build like them

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June 21, 2019 Today's TED Talk The architectural secrets of the world's ancient wonders 4:22 minutes · TED2019 How did ancient civilizations move massive stones to build Stonehenge, the Pyramids and the Easter Island statues? In this quick, delightful talk, TED Fellow Brandon Clifford reveals some architectural secrets of the past and shows how we can use these ingenious techniques to build today. "In an era where we design buildings to last 30, maybe 60 years, I would love to learn how to create something that could entertain for an eternity," he says. Watch now » Playlist of the Day The emotional impact of architecture Examine how the shape and angles of your surroundings can deeply influence the way you interact with the space and people around you. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 2:27:17 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Learning to fly: how a hospital stay helped Nnedi Okorafor find herself as a writer Being confined to a bed for months brought isolation and unspeakable pain, but it opened up Nnedi Okorafor's mind to a universe of characters, ideas and stories. Read now »   Download the TED app

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