Maison de Jeanne, also known as 'Jeanne's House,' is a late 15th-century residence nestled in Sévérac-le-Château, Aveyron, France. This historic house, considered the oldest in Aveyron, derives its distinctive appearance from the striking contrast between the larger upper floors and the relatively compact ground floor. History This architectural gem can be traced back to … [Read more...] about Maison de Jeanne: A Remarkable 15th Century House in Sévérac-le-Château, France
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Reviving History: 2,200-Year-Old Theater in Turkey’s Laodicea Restored to Former Glory
A 2,200-year-old theater in the ancient city of Laodicea, located in western Denizli province’s Pamukkale district in Turkey, has been brought back to life after years of restoration work. Laodicea was a little-known archaeological site until 2003, when excavation works began by the Denizli Museum. Since then, a team of Turkish archaeologists, led by Professor Celal Şimşek from … [Read more...] about Reviving History: 2,200-Year-Old Theater in Turkey’s Laodicea Restored to Former Glory
Scola Tower: Fortress Rising From the Sea
Every corner in every town in Italy breaths history. So, there is no surprise, that there is always something to see in every province. The Scola tower showcases history, tradition and architecture, like many other local monuments. Located in The Gulf of Poets, La Spezia Italy, the Scola Tower stands over 42 feet tall in the sea. Built in the 17th century, the tower was … [Read more...] about Scola Tower: Fortress Rising From the Sea
Belle Tout Lighthouse
The Belle Tout Lighthouse, also spelled Belle Toute, is a decommissioned lighthouse and British landmark located at Beachy Head, East Sussex, close to the town of Eastbourne. It has been called "Britain's most famous inhabited lighthouse" because of its striking location and its use in film and television. The Grade II listed building was moved in one piece in 1999 to prevent … [Read more...] about Belle Tout Lighthouse
Color Photos Of The ‘Titanic’ That Bring It Back To Life
On April 15, 1912, the Titanic—then the world’s largest and most luxurious passenger ship—sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg, taking more than 1,500 lives with it. In 1985, the wreckage of the Titanic was discovered by a French and American expedition about 12,500 feet below the ocean’s surface, and since then, many artifacts from the ship have … [Read more...] about Color Photos Of The ‘Titanic’ That Bring It Back To Life