Konark Temple: The Celestial Chariot of the Hindu Sun God
Nestled on the eastern shores of the Indian subcontinent in Konark, Odisha, India, the Konark Sun Temple is a revered shrine dedicated to the Hindu...
Maya M. Tola 17 September 2025
Architecture
Angkor Thom in Cambodia—The Khmer Empire’s Last Capital
Angkor Thom or the “great city” was the last Khmer Empire’s capital from the 12th century until its abandonment in the 16th century. At...
Maya M. Tola 17 September 2025
Exploring the Tomb Raider Temple—Ta Prohm in Cambodia
Nicknamed as the Tomb Raider Temple, Ta Prohm along with the Bayon and the Angkor Wat tamples are among the most visited sites in northern Cambodia.
Maya M. Tola 17 September 2025
Nikkō Tōshō-gū Shrine: Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
Among one of the most scenic areas of Japan, in the middle of the Honshu island, and at the foot of the Mt. Nantai volcano, lies the small city of...
Guest Author 17 September 2025
Turquoise: Art, Culture, and Myth of a Gemstone
The bright blue-green Turquoise has been valued and revered for centuries by all the cultures around the world that had access to it. Several...
Nadine Waldmann 16 September 2025
5 Most Famous Babel Towers in Art
The Tower of Babel, the legendary monument built to reach the heavens, has fascinated artists for centuries. From Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s iconic...
Zuzanna Stańska 25 August 2025
7 Things You Should Know About Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, born in Venice in 1720 but later adopted by Rome, emerged as a preeminent illustrator of archaeological antiquities...
Celia Leiva Otto 22 August 2025
Paris Through the Lens of Early Photographers
Paris is a centuries-old city which witnessed many ground-breaking moments. One of them was the first photograph of a living human being ever taken!...
Magda Michalska 19 August 2025
The Untold Story of Italian Craftsmanship in American Architecture
American cities are renowned for their many architectural landmarks, featuring ornate domes, columns, and sculpted façades. Less widely recognized,...
Maya M. Tola 4 August 2025
The Ishtar Gate: A Gateway to Babylonian Grandeur
The Ishtar Gate, one of the most iconic remnants of Ancient Mesopotamia, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the cradle of civilization. This...
Maya M. Tola 24 July 2025
Edwin Lutyens and the Shaping of New Delhi
In 1911, the British Empire announced the shift of its colonial capital from Calcutta to Delhi in a symbolic move meant to assert imperial power. To...
Maya M. Tola 10 July 2025
4 Mosques and Their Unique Histories
Islamic architecture is well-known for spacious courtyards, colorful wall paintings, and tiles with incredible patterns. The history of many mosques...
Magda Michalska, Aniela Rybak-Vaganay 30 June 2025
