Nothing in the world has an origin without a precedent. From the evolution of various species in nature to the development of human civilization, all progress comes from the point…
Puducherry, known for its leather, wood, metalcraft and architecture, has a deep-rooted history with the French. While walking on the streets of Puducherry, one will notice two different worlds. One…
From forgotten to flourishing, the crumbling walls and the shattered skylights echo the stories of the past. Dissolving into the dust, these structures have been witnesses to the lives that…
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a little piece of Japan that lies in Philadelphia’s West Fairmont Park, in the form of a 17th-century style Japanese house and garden. A…
Picture this: Walking along the promenade, you notice several sailboats docked along the harbour. Their sails are fluttering dramatically, incapable of catching any wind. It appears as a rather peculiar…
World heritage sites are locations granted legal protection for their cultural and historical significance by an international treaty overseen by UNESCO. The evaluation of the locations states that “cultural and…
Butrint is an ancient city located in the south of Albania. It is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Mediterranean region with archaeology, monuments, and nature. It…
Nestled deep within the breathtaking yet harsh terrain of Afghanistan’s Ghor Province, the Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam stand as a silent witness to a once-thriving civilization. Rising proudly…
It’s the art of sharing a certain belief system related to morals, myths, and social customs in a creative manner, while Architecture is how we assume built structure as construction…
The word ‘history’ finds its etymology in Greek, Latin, and French. In Greek, it derives from “histor,” meaning a ‘learnt, wise man,’ and “historein,” which translates to ‘learning by inquiry’…
The Portuguese Fort, Built in 1503 under the leadership of Dom Francisco de Almeida Kochi, also known as Fort Emmanuel, is a significant landmark of European colonial architecture in India.…
The 1800s: The British ruled India for over 200 years, during which time the country saw many new structures built and many existing ones transformed for various reasons. The fabric…