The Mystery of the Number 12
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The Mystery of the Number 12

From the 12 tribes of Israel to the 12 months in the calendar, this number shapes our everyday lives.
Big Ben Shortlisted for UK’s Top Architecture Prize
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Big Ben Shortlisted for UK’s Top Architecture Prize

London’s Elizabeth Tower is the first conservation project nominated for the RIBA Stirling Prize.
A Brief Look at Ladies’ Fashion in the Golden Age of Tang Dynasty
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A Brief Look at Ladies’ Fashion in the Golden Age of Tang Dynasty

High waists and flowing sleeves are some of the attributes of these otherworldly garments.
Dolmabahce Palace: Istanbul’s Architectural Landmark
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Dolmabahce Palace: Istanbul’s Architectural Landmark

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a European-style palace from the Ottoman Empire’s glory days.
Prudence and Art: Discerning the Right Course of Action
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Prudence and Art: Discerning the Right Course of Action

In this first installment of ‘The Art of Virtue,’ we reacquaint readers with the virtues and the art of prudence.

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The Mystery of the Number 12

The Mystery of the Number 12

From the 12 tribes of Israel to the 12 months in the calendar, this number shapes our everyday lives.
Big Ben Shortlisted for UK’s Top Architecture Prize

Big Ben Shortlisted for UK’s Top Architecture Prize

London’s Elizabeth Tower is the first conservation project nominated for the RIBA Stirling Prize.
A Brief Look at Ladies’ Fashion in the Golden Age of Tang Dynasty

A Brief Look at Ladies’ Fashion in the Golden Age of Tang Dynasty

High waists and flowing sleeves are some of the attributes of these otherworldly garments.
Dolmabahce Palace: Istanbul’s Architectural Landmark

Dolmabahce Palace: Istanbul’s Architectural Landmark

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a European-style palace from the Ottoman Empire’s glory days.
Prudence and Art: Discerning the Right Course of Action

Prudence and Art: Discerning the Right Course of Action

In this first installment of ‘The Art of Virtue,’ we reacquaint readers with the virtues and the art of prudence.
The Antidote to the Tyranny of the Present: Studying History

The Antidote to the Tyranny of the Present: Studying History

History is more than a list of names and dates; it’s a window into the human experience that forms how we address the present.
A First: American College of the Building Arts

A First: American College of the Building Arts

In this series, ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit a unique institution of higher learning that trains traditional craftsmen.
Kimberly Crest House and Gardens: California’s Châteauesque Mansion

Kimberly Crest House and Gardens: California’s Châteauesque Mansion

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a French Renaissance revivalist estate with Italian formal gardens.
Prince’s Palace of Monaco: Juxtaposition of Medieval and Classical Styles

Prince’s Palace of Monaco: Juxtaposition of Medieval and Classical Styles

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an immense fortress-like royal residence with distinct design details.