Medieval Bologna / Wikipedia

The History Behind Medieval Skyscrapers in Bologna and Comparison to Modern Architecture

Introduction Bologna is a thriving city in northern Italy that has a rich history. Some cities make an effort to make their history more visible underneath modern additions. In contrast, Bologna’s medieval heritage sticks out like two, very sore thumbs. … Continue reading The History Behind Medieval Skyscrapers in Bologna and Comparison to Modern Architecture

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Anthropology: High Fashion From Ancient China Seen in Modern Times

Introduction Politics of traditional fashion The 2010 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit provided the world with a “family photo” of world leaders wearing tangzhuang. This is an iconic traditional Chinese fashion (Leibold 2010). Later, Li Minhui, a Beijing-based reporter for … Continue reading Anthropology: High Fashion From Ancient China Seen in Modern Times

Li Hongzhang negotiating loans with interest to foreign representatives. / Towards the Republic Ep. 4

Anthropology: How China Brings Its History to Life Through TV Shows

Introduction Historical Television in China China has a rich historical legacy. It’s so rich that there will be an endless supply of plotlines for history-themed TV dramas. Among the innumerable series produced, there are some popular premises. There are historical … Continue reading Anthropology: How China Brings Its History to Life Through TV Shows

Lascaux Painting / Wikipedia

Origins of the Early Forms of Animation in Ancient Architecture

Discovery of Lascaux Caves In France 1940, 18-year-old Marcel Ravidat discovered a forgotten world. Later, French archaeologist Abbé Henri Breuil recorded the paintings. The paintings date to about 21,000 years BP. Cave painting in Europe dates to the Upper Paleolithic, … Continue reading Origins of the Early Forms of Animation in Ancient Architecture

Prehistoric Mont Bégo, France / Q-Mag.org

Ancient History: The Magic Art and Wonder of Prehistoric Mount Bégo

Introduction Mont Bégo (Mount Bego) is a 9,423 m tall mountain in southeastern France. It’s also in the southwestern Alps. The Mediterranean Sea is 40 km away. Tourists appreciate its surreal landscape. Geologists study its bizarre form. Archaeologists study the … Continue reading Ancient History: The Magic Art and Wonder of Prehistoric Mount Bégo

Danfeng Gate of the Tang Dynasty Daming Palace / Pinterest (Da Ming Gong 2009)

Ancient History: How Chinese Mapmakers Embellished the Organization of Imperial Capitals

Introduction to Ancient Chinese cities Cities were a central feature of ancient Chinese culture. The Ancient Chinese designed their cities with important rules and goals in mind. Their rules and goals won’t likely be familiar to modern urban planners. We … Continue reading Ancient History: How Chinese Mapmakers Embellished the Organization of Imperial Capitals