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The most well-known temples on the Nile river: from Abu Simbel to Kom Ombo
On the Nile river in Egypt you can find many temples. They were built by the Ancient Egyptians to honour their hundreds of Gods. Some are more in ruins than …
In someone’s shoes
If god created us all, why would a man think that he is a chosen? Why would my colour, root or blood be a crime? Do I have to peel it just because you don’t …
Letters at the time of Corona
Dear self, I would like to write you these new letters at the time of Corona. I need you to remember only love letters can help at these hard times. Letter …
Interview with Shiva Guruji Aruneshvar (Part I)
A conversation with Shiva Guruji Aruneshvar reveals the essence of Spiritualism Art, what Shiva and his art creation mean. What are your artworks about? Shiva …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: Cathedral of our Lady in Strasbourg (France) Part 1
Since my last visit in 1998 to the cathedral of Strasbourg, I had been longing to go back. Finally over the Christmas holidays, I took the train from …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: the Gothic Angevin or Plantagenet architecture
The Gothic Angevin architecture (Plantagenet Architecture) began in the Western part of France in the region called Anjou, more precisely in the town of …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: the slowing down of cathedrals construction
Cause of work interruption Often construction remained untouched for long periods of time, explaining why it took so long to finish building a cathedral. …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: materials, tools, techniques
Thanks for instance to the writing of chroniclers like Father Suger (in Saint Denis Cathedral in France) and Monk Gervase (in Canterbury Cathedral in England), …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: the Cathedral of Canterbury in Kent (England)
Even if you have not made it to the Cathedral of Canterbury, you probably still have heard of Chaucer's Canterbury tales or have learnt during your studies …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: getting to know the workers and their work
But who were these dedicated workers? First, there was the architect or maître d’oeuvre (French term utilized until the word architect was used, meaning …