A Leap of Faith From the Eiffel Tower

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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the story of the Eiffel Tower, a structure once criticized as a monstrosity, now one of the most beloved and iconic landmarks in the world. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source= ...  Afficher plus

E is for the Eiffel Tower, the most iconic landmark in France, probably Europe, and maybe the world. 

This podcast episode features 10 facts about the tower, but you're going to have to try and guess them first. There are 10 points at stake, good luck.

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