Résultats pour "Lost" dans Architecture

Vincent Ruiz is lucky to be alive. A bullet in the leg, another through the hand, he is discovered clinging to a buoy in the River Thames, losing blood and consciousness fast. It takes six days for him to come out of his coma, and when he does, his nightmare is only just beginning. Because...

Lost Plantations of the South explores the root causes of demise and provides understanding and insight on how lessons learned in these sad losses can help prevent future preservation crises. Capturing the voices of masters and mistresses alongside those of slaves, this book explores the powerful and complex histories of these cardinal homes across the South.

Bloomsbury presents The Lost Chapel of Westminster: How a Royal Chapel Became the House of Commons by John Cooper, read by Jeremy Clyde. The fascinating history of St Stephen's Chapel in the Palace of Westminster, a building at the heart of British life for over 700 years. Begun in 1292, the...

In April 1938, Swift River Valley residents held a farewell ball to mark the demise of the quintessential New England town of Enfield and its three smaller neighbors, Greenwich, Dana, and Prescott. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts sacrificed these three towns to build the Quabbin, a massive reservoir of drinking water for residents of Boston. Three prominent residents attended the somber occasion.

Along the fertile banks of the Mississippi River across from New Orleans, planter Camille Zeringue transformed a mediocre colonial plantation into a thriving gem of antebellum sugar production, complete with a columned mansion known as Seven Oaks. Under the moss-strewn oaks, the privileged master nurtured his own family but enslaved many others.

Borobudur in Central Java has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. It is the world's largest Buddhist temple, built out of 1.6 million blocks of worked volcanic stone and containing three miles of relief carvings and 504 statues of Buddha. Yet for 1,000 years it lay deserted in the jungle until it was rediscovered by none other than the famous Englishman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.

From Pulitzer Prize-winning design critic Alexandra Lange, a beguiling look at the waste-not architecture of the 1970s—and the consequences of leaving it behind. In 1977, Jimmy Carter sat by a fire and urged Americans to lower their thermostats, “live thriftily,” and help their neighbors...

Uncover the truth behind ancient history’s greatest architectural mystery and the legendary lost city that built it. Perfect for a mindful commute or an evening of deep focus, this epic historical investigation transports you directly to the desert plains of Mesopotamia. Unearth how mud-brick...

Groundbreaking archaeology resurrects a lost ancient megacity where god-kings battled climate shifts to build an empire. Perfect for your morning commute or an evening of immersive armchair travel, this atmospheric historical narrative transports you directly into the sprawling, jungle-covered...

Uncover the epic rise and complex fragmentation of an ancient civilization that forged Southeast Asia's greatest empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep-dive transports you to the monsoon forests and river plains of Cambodia. Experience an educational journey into...

Uncover the ancient history of Mesopotamia and embark on an epic archaeological journey to reclaim a lost wonder. Perfect for your daily commute or deep-focus learning, this fascinating narrative sweeps you from the bustling, sun-baked streets of a rising empire to the hushed halls of modern...

Experience the dramatic rise and fiery collapse of an ancient superpower in this epic Middle Eastern history audiobook. Whether you need an awe-inspiring escape during your daily commute or a captivating deep dive for focused learning, this narrative transports you straight to the Iranian...

When we look at the incredible feats of engineering that our ancestors were able to achieve, it leaves us in awe. Not just because these structures are beautiful and shrouded in mystery, but because they were constructed on a scale we can't comprehend, thousands of years ago.