St Fagans National Museum of History is an open-air museum in Cardiff chronicling the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people. The museum consists of more than forty re-erected buildings from various locations in Wales, and is set in the grounds of St Fagans Castl...
During the Napoleonic occupation, the Alhambra was used as a barracks and nearly blown up. What you see today has been heavily but respectfully restored. This is a beautiful site with so many various gardens and buildings, and its view of the historic area of Granada is second to none. Due...
In my country, South Africa, we have some historical places and structures and among them, the ‘Union Buildings’ is considered as one of the most important historical places in the country and the centre of politics in the country. Actually, the building is the official place for the gover...
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My country, Bangladesh, has a rather rich history and heritage. In fact, many buildings and architectural sites of this country bear testimony to this fact. So, today, I would like to talk about one such historical building which may not be as old as many other buildings of my country, ...
While studying abroad, she began to see architecture as perhaps a truer expression of culture than the fine arts; buildings were “living art that people could become part of.” This epiphany led Mary Elizabeth to enroll in the Master of Architecture program at the University of Notre Dame. ...
It stands for what were probably many cob buildings in the Yan Yean and Whittlesea area which have not survived. Whatever its purpose, it tells a story of an early pastoralist family bringing their history and traditions with them. Its very castle like nature tells of the hundreds of years ...
Women in Wales held a slightly different position to their Anglo-Norman sisters, but their lives were still very much circumscribed by the authority of men (either husband, brother or father).With the death of her father Nest was taken hostage along with her mother and her brothers. In the...
Romances set in the White House, on Flanders Fields and on the border of England and Wales, some contemporary, some historical and some BOTH, have met with critical acclaim. Thank you, Adam, for so kindly agreeing to answer my questions. –Hi, Elin; it’s lovely to be invited, thank ...
Read the full-text online article and more details about Radnorshire's 'Hall' of Fame; Sparsely Populated Rural County Is Rich in Historical Buildings, Including a Gem of a Farmhouse.Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)