Today, we want to reveal the unknown details behind a very common historical fact. Everyone knows that the Eiffel Tower in Paris is one of the symbols of France, but do you know who really designed it?
The story begins in Paris, France at the end of the 19th century. At that time, France** held a global design competition with the goal of creating an iconic building to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution. Many architects participated in the competition, but the winner was an unknown name.
The winner was Gustave Eiffel. However, in fact, he is not really the designer. He was just an engineer and was in charge of the structural and technical details of the tower. The real designer was a young architect named Stephen Sobin. However, due to the sexism and prejudice that existed in the architectural world at the time, her name was erased, and Eiffel became the sole designer of the tower.
Completed in 1889, the Eiffel Tower became the pride of France and one of the most famous buildings in the world. However, for a long time, Stephen Sobin's contributions were obscured and only recently rediscovered. Her courage and talent deserve to be praised and remembered.
This story tells us that there are many hidden details behind history. By revealing these details, we are able to get a fuller picture of history and those unsung heroes.