When people think of medieval architecture, they tend to think of giant European cathedrals with large open spaces and walls supported by flying buttresses. In fact, one need not cross the Atlantic ...
Castles were more than just strongholds. They were unmistakable declarations that, centuries later, continue to captivate us by fusing architectural aspirations with military brilliance. These ...
The Harvard Graduate School of Design displayed “Envisioning Cluny: Kenneth Conant and Representations of Medieval Architecture, 1872–2025”— an exhibition tracing the efforts of Kenneth J. Conant, ...
Experience Tuscan life without the crowds in this city dotted with gorgeous buildings, lively piazzas, walkable streets, and ...
During the work, the restorers made several discoveries. For example, they found and carefully preserved the original ...
Royal gardens in medieval England / Howard M. Colvin -- The Medieval monastic garden / Paul Meyvaert -- Hortus sanitatis, Gart der Gesundheit, Gaerde der Sunthede / Gundolf Keil -- Alimentary and ...
After five years and a $37 million restoration, Norwich Castle—one of England’s most iconic Norman fortresses—is reopening its doors with a meticulous recreation of its 12th-century grandeur. From ...
Today on AD, medieval architectural historian Meredith Cohen breaks down the intricate details found within the interiors of iconic Disney castles. Go in-depth and discover the real-life and ...