A new theory has been developed regarding the origins of the Maya.
New Evidence Unearthed for Maya Origins
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Category Archives: Architecture (General)
A Nice Documentary Inspired by Recent Restorations at Westminster Abbey
Overall, a good BBC series, but this one on Westminster Abbey I thought particularly of interest to art history students:
Ancient Necropolis Discovered in Sudan
The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Cabin’s Strange History
Documentary on Medieval Stained Glass at York Minster
An informative documentary which discusses several facets of medieval stained glass of which I was not aware:
Happy 100th to New York’s Grand Central Terminal
I am a bit belated, but here are a series of links on NYC’s Grand Central in commemoration of its 100th birthday:
The Birth of Grand Central Terminal
Celebrating Grand Central, Then and Now (this one is not to be missed for its pdf of the relevant pages of the NY Times on opening day)
Memorable Moments in Grand Central’s 100 Years
Grand Central Terminal: 100 Years and 100 Facts
Pugin: The God of Gothic
Of special interest to the Architecture 1750-1900 class is this documentary:
Iconoclasm: World Heritage Destroyed, Under Threat, and Abducted
Famed Tunisia Mausoleum Destroyed in Probable Arson Attack
Modern Cemetery Endangers Egyptian Pharaonic Necropolis at Dahshour
Frescoes by Renowned Icon Painter Damaged and Partially Stolen from Albanian Church
Tearing Down Real Historic Buildings and Replacing Them with Fabricated Ones in Beijing