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164 years ago today a Belgian designer called Victor Horta was born. You probably haven't heard of him, but he was one of the most important architects in history. Why? Because H...
Who is Santa Claus? Why does he look like that? And where did he come from? All these questions, answered... https://t.co/CR22E5SRZB
The Notre-Dame is France's most famous cathedral, but it isn't the biggest or even the best. So here are some of France's other (and less well known) Gothic wonders... https://t.c...
Which or That, explained: https://t.co/CHdX5WtCV0
A brief guide to the Nine Circles of Hell according to Dante's Inferno... From the things that land people in each circle (including astrology and political corruption) to how the...
The First World War ended 106 years ago today. Here are some ways it has been remembered since, in art and architecture — beginning with this simple but moving memorial in Hungary...
This is Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavík, Iceland. And it's the perfect example of an unusual architectural style called Expressionism... https://t.co/j6QFXd0oDR
Why do some cities just feel more interesting? It's not only because of architecture — it's also details like benches, bus stops, signs, and lighting. So here's a brief introduct...
358 years ago today the Great Fire of London finally came to an end. The city had been destroyed — and it was rebuilt in a very strange way. This is the story of what makes Londo...
This is the only painting Vincent van Gogh ever sold. It's called The Red Vineyard and it was bought by his friend's sister. So how did van Gogh go from selling just one painting...
Mount Vesuvius erupted 1,945 years ago today. Here's what happened, hour by hour, as told by somebody who witnessed it... https://t.co/Pgw3Kq150M
"Rock-cut architecture" is when you carve an entire building out of stone. Like the Kailasa Temple in India, created over one thousand years ago. But it isn't unique, because Ind...