Architecture
Islands of the Aegean: stories of the Eastern Mediterranean
Few places on earth gather such an abundant mix of mythology, archaeology, and history as the islands of the Aegean. …
The Art of the Japanese Garden
The history of Japanese gardens extends way back into Shinto belief where often clearings would be made in forested mountain …
Uncovering the Ancient Cycladic Culture
A fascinating and mysterious culture developed during the Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age periods on the Cyclades islands in the central Aegean Sea, known today only as the Cycladic Culture.
The History of the Nabataean Kingdom
Exploring the history of the Nabataean Kingdom and their mastery of water and trade.
The Colossal Art and Architecture of Egypt’s Boldest Pharaoh
Ramesses the Great built extraordinary temples throughout Egypt (notably Abu Simbel & the Ramesseum), adorning them with colossal statues of himself.
The Divine Museum of Architecture: Two French Authors in Sicily
Follow in the footsteps of two French writers and see Sicily as it was in the 19th century, through the eyes of these great authors.
Beautiful and Beguiling Romania
If you like Europe, you’ll love Romania. Turn a corner there, and you’ll encounter different cultures, histories, faiths, societies, and languages.
Palladio, Veronese and the Villa Barbaro at Mase
Villa Barbaro is a harmony of colour, arcane symbolism and dialogue between architecture and landscape seamlessly integrated in this total work of art.
Palaces, Temples and Castles in Premodern Japan
Japanese architecture is known around the world for its simple, clean designs. Its premodern buildings entranced and inspired twentieth-century modernist architects.
