Between 1300 and 1600 the Western world was transformed. An extraordinary wave of artistic and cultural innovation shattered medieval society and brought European culture reluctantly into the ...

This includes an increasing interest in preserving and restoring older buildings, with a need to understand the different styles of Gothic architecture. In 1817, the architect Thomas Rickman is one of ...

Today, the site is a delight for history buffs thanks to its stunning medieval architecture. If you aren’t particularly interested in the French Revolution or Marie Antoinette, you may find the ...

Jon is currently working on his postgraduate thesis entitled “Patronal Influence and Corporate Identity in English Medieval Church Architecture.” Jon has taught undergraduate and MA courses at the ...

Mosque design influenced gothic architecture in Europe, particularly the pointed arch. The technique of lustre-glazing, which added a shiny glaze to pottery, was invented in Iraq in the 9th century.