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The Humble Beginnings of Famous Structures!

Great and rare photos during construction of some of the most famous structures in history, that we all know well in their completed form, but rarely have we seen photos from the times they were actually built.

Man-Made Structures that Left Me Amazed!

Al Khazneh or “The Treasury” at Petra, Jordan Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma'an, that is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.

17 Beautiful Abandoned Structures Reclaimed by Nature

Abandoned historical palace in Hungary 15. This 400-year-old estate in Italy was once the home of Napoleon Bonaparte's youngest sister 16. A lone bell tower in Italy 17.

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These Lego Structures Are Unlike Anything You've Seen

Take a look at some of his most incredible creations: Elders The Thinker [related_articles] Scream Easter Island The Whistlers Mother Buddha The Swim Starry Night Michelangelo Mona Lisa Cricket Taken In Heart of America Little Controller The Skin Help me Faceless The Man in the Wall Incredible Lego Structures

A Fun Tour of Some of Belgium’s Most Bizarre Buildings

Quirky Structures That Define Belgium's Uniqueness

From a house that looks upside down to one that resembles a Tetris game (yes, you read that correctly), Belgium is full of bizarre and humorous structures that are guaranteed to make you do a double-take.

Dubai Expo 2020 - 6 of the Most Beautiful Pavilions

Get a Glimpse of the Best Structures at Dubai Expo 2020

UK Pavilion by Es Devlin Image Source: Imgur Certainly one of the most highly anticipated structures of the entire expo is the so-called Poem Pavilion. The UK Pavilion is a conical structure that consists of long laminated timber blocks.

This Structure Made Entirely Out of Trees is Magnificent

This inspiring structure was created by Barry Cox , combining the two things he loves most - trees and church. As a result, he created a masterpiece, so beautiful, you'll have to travel all the way to New Zealand to see it.

Riddles & Quizzes

TRIVIA: Who IS This Historical Person?

Content QUIZ: Guess the Historical Figure! quiz an you tell us which historical person each of these are?

These Are the Greatest Historic Homes Found in the US

Despite being a relatively new country when compared to its counterparts in the old world, the United States of America are home to many a great historic house. I've taken the liberty of picking one of the best from all 50 states.

Have You Seen Buildings As Amazingly Weird As These?

16 Surprisingly Strange Structures From Around the World

Although these unusual structures may not be as imposing as the Taj Mahal or the Eiffel Tower, they are no less impressive in their own right. Here are a few interesting examples of some surprisingly strange buildings and structures from around the world.

Crazy! The Worst Things Seen During Structural Inspections

One such company that is licensed to engineer and build any type of foundation or hillside repair is Alpha Structural, Inc. in Los Angeles.

Art

Depictions of Historical Characters Can Be Exaggerated!

The Real Faces of Famous Historical Characters

Many producers of historically-themed movies always tout the historical accuracy of their creations, but, more often than not, characters and events are often exaggerated or depicted completely incorrectly.

Riddles & Quizzes

TEST YOURSELF: What Do You Know About Famous Structures?

Content Test: The Most Famous Structures in the World quiz What do you know about some of the most famous of structures?

27 Stunning Historical Homes in the US

The Bishop's Palace (Gresham's Castle, 1887-1893) in Galveston, Texas Weinhardt Mansion (1888) in Chicago, Illinois A beautiful historical home in the Garden District of New Orleans The Castle House (1931) in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania Galloway House (1846) in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin The Armour Stiner House

James Croll: the Janitor Who Became an Acclaimed Scientist

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The Janitor That Changed Science - Historical Figures

James Croll is one of those historical figures whose life story is very difficult to believe. Croll may be remembered as an acclaimed scientist today, but in his lifetime, he worked for decades as a farmer and janitor.

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This Is the Largest & Coolest Domino Structure I Have Seen

This event featured three new US domino records: the largest domino field, the largest domino structure and the largest overall domino project in America.

Art

This Spanish Painter Created Some Splendidly Vivid Scenes

The Art of This Historic Painter Is Worth Marveling At

Francisco Pradilla Ortiz (1848-1921) was a famous Spanish painter known for creating many impressive historical scenes. Born in Villanueva de Gállego, Pradilla had a keen interest in both history and painting. He combined his two passions by depicting many important historical scenes in his works.

30 Historic Artifacts With Centuries of Beauty.

These 30 pieces from history are a shining example of how stunning such works can be. 30 Historic Artifacts With Centuries of Beauty. photos, artifacts, historical treasure, armour, works of art, antiques These 30 pieces from history are a shining example of how stunning such works can be.

COLLECTION: The Incredible Beauty of Historical Europe

The numerous ancient castles, the countless historical cities, and the many-a-cozy seaside town coexist in abundance and variety, all pretty much next door to each other.

No One Knows Exactly How These Monuments Came into Being

These Historical Monuments Have Baffled Us All For Years

There are a handful of historical monuments that have done nothing but puzzle archaeologists since they were first discovered. While they're truly wonderful, it's very difficult to pinpoint their origins and historical purposes.

8 Most Shocking Historical Discoveries of the Last 20 Years

8 Shocking Historical Discoveries of the Last 20 Years

And their work paid off because some astonishing historical discoveries have been made in the last two decades. Let’s take a look at some of the most fascinating artifacts and findings made since 2001. 1.

These Man-Made Structures Are a Stunning Sight to See

Seeing places like these, so unusual and creative, I think no one can dispute that architects are just as often artists as they are engineers. These 28 imaginative creations come to life are a poig..

16 Absolutely Unforgettable Historical Photos

Nothing can illustrate this idea like historical images. Take a peek at these unforgettable 16 photos, and see history from a brand new perspective. 1. Traffic enforcer stops cars in New York so a cat carrying a kitten can pass (1925) Image Source: Reddit 2.