Why are we so fascinated by watching things get restored?

From pressure washing and car detailing to perfectly cut lawns, there’s something deeply satisfying about transformation. But my ultimate guilty pleasure? Historic home renovations — castles, old estates, and buildings that were constructed centuries ago without modern technology.

In this episode of This with Krish, I dive into my lifelong fascination with architecture, growing up in London surrounded by history, childhood picnics at Syon Park, being enamored with Windsor Castle, and the surreal moment of watching Prince Charles — now King Charles — casually play polo nearby.

We talk castles, craftsmanship, legacy, patience, and the incredible things humans built long before power tools, software, or shortcuts existed. This episode is ab ...