This early history of the Maya peoples in Mesoamerica details the art and architecture of the Preclassic period, more than ...
In 1839, John Lloyd Stevens and Frederick Catherwood pushed through war, bandits, and malaria to reach Copan and beyond, producing the drawings and travel accounts that revealed the sophistication of ...
Explore the ancient Maya city of Uxmal, one of the most significant archaeological sites of the Maya civilization. Uxmal flourished between 600 and 1000 CE, the video showcases the iconic Pyramid of ...
The Order of St John of Jerusalem occupied Rhodes from 1309 to 1523 and set about transforming the city into a stronghold. It subsequently came under Turkish and Italian rule. With the Palace of the ...
Amiens Cathedral, in the heart of Picardy, is one of the largest 'classic' Gothic churches of the 13th century. It is notable for the coherence of its plan, the beauty of its three-tier interior ...
The Cathedral Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) is Munich's most famous church and its two towers are unmistakable landmarks of the city. We have summarized all you need to know about the Frauenkirche ...