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\u2018The Seven Wonders of the World\u2019 *sounds* impressive, but could they do with an update? That was the mission of the mysterious Swiss-based \u2018New 7 Wonders Foundation\u2019 when they announced the NEW seven wonders of the world in a ceremony in Lisbon on 7th July, 2007.\nThe finalists - including Petra, the Colosseum, and Chichen Itza - were decided by a public vote, but caused controversy nonetheless, as Australia claimed to be snubbed, and Brazil mounted a lavish campaign to get its people to participate.\xa0\nIn this episode, Arion, Olly and Rebecca ask how \u2018wonder\u2019 should be quantified in the 21st century; compare notes on trips to ancient monuments; and pitch the Burj Khalifa against the Taj Mahal\u2026\nFurther Reading:\n\n\u2018Official Declaration of the New7Wonders of the World\u2019 (2007), from the New7Wonders YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_n1JLu2Okc\n\n\nPhotos of the New 7 Wonders, from DW: https://www.dw.com/en/the-new-7-wonders-of-the-world/g-57906930\n\n\n\u2018Seven wonders stir up controversy\u2019 (The Observer, 2007): https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/jun/03/escape.channeltunnel\n\n\nFor bonus material and to support the show, visit\xa0Patreon.com/Retrospectors\nWe'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts:\xa0podfollow.com/Retrospectors\nThe Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.\nTheme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Emma Corsham.\nCopyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2021.\n#2000s #Discoveries #Switzerland #Portugal \n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices