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.

Brandon Clifford: Architectural secrets of the world's ancient wonders

Architectural secrets of the world's ancient wonders

Reimagining construction through ancient wisdom reveals methods for moving megaliths, aiming for eternal architectural marvels.

The Rapa Nui's account of moai statues 'walking' to their locations underscores the intertwined nature of myth and engineering.

In an age of fleeting structures, the quest to craft enduring wonders drives investigation into the lost art of monumental building.