Skyscrapers transformed city skylines and changed the way people live and work. This episode explores the origins of tall buildings, the engineering breakthroughs that made them possible, and the global rise of skyscrapers. Along the way, you’ll hear about engineering innovations, famous skyscrapers, changing skylines, and the developments that made building upward possible. It’s steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Skyscraper, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyscraper), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmHave a topic in mind? Request a topic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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