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Kings and Things

Kings and Things

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 This is a place where we share various things that we've been looking into and find interesting. Usually that involves historical people, historical architecture, or historical media that bridges that gap between past and present.Kings and Things Social Sciences World
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  • England's Lost Country Houses

    England's Lost Country Houses
    Dec 26 2024
    19 mins
  • The Return of Classical Architecture

    The Return of Classical Architecture
    Dec 24 2024
    Having become nearly extinct in the mid 20th century, Classical Architecture and related styles like Gothic and Art Deco have been making a comeback in recent decades. Here I showcase some of the notable buildings that have resulted from this trend.
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    15 mins
  • When Skyscrapers Looked Like Cathedrals

    When Skyscrapers Looked Like Cathedrals
    Dec 22 2024
    For centuries the tallest buildings in the world were Gothic cathedrals. At the dawn of the age of skyscrapers some architects looked back to these buildings for inspiration. Using the Gothic style they could express the soaring height of these towers, and create such iconic structures as the Woolworth building in New York, or Chicago's Tribune Tower.
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    11 mins
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