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Secrets of the Dead

Eiffel's Race to the Top

Season 21 Episode 1

Find out about the race to build Paris’ most famous landmark when two men vied to be the first to build a monument 1,000 feet tall. See how one man’s vision transformed the Paris skyline, making the Eiffel Tower a global icon. Dramatic recreations, official renderings and personal correspondence tell the story.

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Tuesday Dec 17, 4:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal
Wednesday Dec 18, 10:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal
Thursday Dec 19, 3:00 AM PST on PBS SoCal
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Sunday Dec 22, 9:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal Plus
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