Before air-conditioning existed, staying cool during the summer months in the southern United States was a foreign skill for early European colonists. But enslaved Africans, hailing from similar warm ...

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The Weltzheimer/Johnson House is one of Oberlin’s hidden architectural gems. The house, which is tucked nearly out of sight on Morgan Street, was designed by renowned American architect Frank Lloyd ...

What homeowner would think that a letter addressed only to “purchaser” would serve as the launch point for a full‑blown architectural treasure hunt? That unusual delivery became the unlikely starting ...

Milan—a beguiling blend of old and new, perhaps better known for its cutting-edge fashion and design scenes than for its historic architecture—is a city that rewards curiosity. Its beauty “is not ...

The discipline of Architectural History, Theory and Criticism examines the evolution of built environments through a multifaceted lens that integrates historical analysis, theoretical frameworks and ...

Beneath Paris’ grand boulevard lies a hidden history filled with buried secrets, ancient passageways, and forgotten worlds. For adventurous travelers and history enthusiasts alike, these underground ...