At the heart of Beijing lies the great walled palace compound of the Forbidden City - the palace, its mystique and its history have played a huge role in defining China and its perceptions. This text offers a portrait of that storied collection of buildings which enables us to understand the life of imperial China.
At the heart of Beijing lies the great walled palace compound of the Forbidden City - the palace, its mystique and its history have played a huge role...
Read the Bldg Blog interview with Mary Beard about the Wonders of the World series(Part I and Part II)
Built by the decree of Constantine, rebuilt by some of the most distinguished architects in Renaissance Italy, emulated by Hitler's architect in his vision for Germania, immortalized on film by Fellini, and fictionalized by a modern American bestseller, St. Peter's is the most easily recognizable church in the world. This book is a cultural history of one of the most significant structures in the West. It bears the imprint of Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini, and Canova. For...
Read the Bldg Blog interview with Mary Beard about the Wonders of the World series(Part I and Part II)
Welcoming 800,000 visitors each year, Stonehenge is the most famous pre-historic monument in all of Europe. It has inspired modern replicas throughout the world, including one constructed entirely of discarded refrigerators. This curious structure is the subject of cult worship, is a source of pride for Britons, and offers an intellectual challenge for academics. It has captured the imagination and the attention of thousands of people for thousands of years.
Over the centuries, "experts" have tried to discover the meaning behind Stonehenge. While each new theory contradicts earlier...
Welcoming 800,000 visitors each year, Stonehenge is the most famous pre-historic monument in all of Europe. It has inspired modern replicas through...
