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 5 November 2026
Architecture
Red Porphyry: Symbol of Imperial Power
Red porphyry is a rare dense stone from a remote quarry in the Egyptian desert. It bears a striking red and purple hue that commanded great interest...
Maya M. Tola 5 November 2026
5 Key Women in Contemporary Interior Design
Introducing the pioneers of contemporary interior design: these five remarkable women have revolutionized our perception of living, working, and...
Joanna Kaszubowska 26 October 2026
QUIZ: World Landmarks Through the Artist’s Eye
Joanna Kaszubowska 17 October 2026
Julia Morgan—The Woman Who Broke Architecture’s Glass Ceiling in 1902
America’s first successful female architect, Julia Morgan ran her own architectural firm for almost half a century. Although best known as the...
Alexandra Kiely 15 October 2026
A World Without Straight Lines: Hundertwasser in 5 Works
Step into the world of Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928-2000) as we explore his 5 extraordinary works of art and architecture bursting with colors...
Nikolina Konjevod 1 October 2026
Everything You Need to Know About the Vienna Secession
The Vienna Secession rebelled against the established order of art in Austria in the 19th century. Art Nouveau and other movements across Europe...
Bec Brownstone 1 October 2026
The Most Bizarre Building in Scotland: Pineapple House
You likely would not connect pineapples and architecture, right? Wrong! There exists a real artistic folly, and not in Las Vegas where such a...
Magda Michalska 1 October 2026
Ajanta Caves—How a Tiger Hunt Led to One of India’s Greatest Art Treasures
Carved into a nearly 250-foot-wide (75 m) cliff in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India, the Ajanta Caves are renowned as among the finest...
Maya M. Tola 24 September 2026
Meet the Architect Who Made Sardinian Homes Blend into Nature
Architect Savin Couëlle’s (1929–2020) organic designs go beyond extensions of the natural landscape. He created a feeling of being one with...
Marga Patterson 23 September 2026
The Light Beyond Stone: The Hidden Meaning of Gothic Stained Glass
Imagine living in medieval Europe. Disease, famine, and war are constant companions, and life is fragile and uncertain. Your faith shapes every...
Guest Author 21 September 2026
Cathedral to Nature: The Natural History Museum in London
Looming over South Kensington like a grand cathedral or a royal residence, the Natural History Museum in London honors science and human curiosity...
Maya M. Tola 17 September 2026
