Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Architectural Transformation in Quexil Petenxil (2003)
Archaeological research and inferences are made through an architectural lens, offering a nine century history of the Quexil-Peterixil Basin.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Ancient Maya Art
This article describes different forms of Maya art - architecture, sculpture and carving, stucco, murals, written works, ceramics, textiles, and body art. It also notes the many collections of Maya art in museums around the world.
Digital History
Digital History: Popular Culture During the Great Depression
A great description of the tension in popular culture during the Great Depression with a focus on tradition abutting modernism in the arts and architecture. Read about the new comic book and radio superheroes, and commonality in American...
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Aldokkan: Ancient Egyptian Temple Design
A side-by-side comparison of the design principles embodied in ancient Egyptian versus ancient Greek temples, with additional facts and illustrations about the function and evolution of temples in ancient Egypt. Includes short...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The History of Museums
Museums have been a part of human history for over 2,000 years- but they weren't always like the ones we visit today. J.V. Maranto uncovers the evolution of museums, from the first museum in 530 BC (curated by a princes) to PT Barnum's...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Agrigento
Overview of Agrigento, Greek city-state founded on the south coast of Sicily, and provides information on architecture and life of ancient Greek civilization. Site contains photos, maps and links to further reading.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Things to Do at Home
Families can come together through games designed to make history something fun and integral to family life. Build a sod house like prairie settlers did in the 1800s. Go back in time to visit five families that lived in the same house...
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Medieval Period: History
An overview of Islamic art from the early medieval period (approximately A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1150) that begins with a historical overview of the shifting Islamic politics of the time. With informative descriptions and wonderful...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Aztec Civilization
Entry references the history of the Aztec Empire with a focus on Tenochtitlan, religion, architecture, art, and its eventual collapse.
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School History: Roman Roads [Pdf]
[Free Registration/Login Required] A three-page worksheet on Roman roads in England.
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Theban Mapping Project: Anatomy of a Ancient Egyptian Tomb
A detailed analysis of the various architectural elements found in ancient Egyptian tombs located in the "Valley of the Kings."
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Islamic Period: History
An excellent introduction to the earliest period of Islamic art (approximately A.D. 700 to A.D. 1000) that includes a historical overview of the rise of Islam. With informative descriptions and wonderful reproductions of art from the...
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Dwellings: The Message of Houses and Their Contents, 1780 1820
Architectural styles of the times reflected the economic status and taste of the individuals who owned the houses. As this turn of the century proceeded from 1780 to 1820, many changes occurred in communication, transportation,...
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: The New Civilization
With Rome's conquest of foreign lands, she assimilates many ideas for literature, architecture, art, religion, and philosophy.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 9 3 14: Stonehenge Was Once a Complete Circle
Read about the newest discovery regarding this fascinating ancient landmark on England's Salisbury Plain.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Thematic Essays: Architecture in Ancient Greece
Short thematic essay on the architecture of ancient Greece touches on a number of different aspects of Greek architecture, including the Greek architectural orders, the role of the architect, the quarrying of stone, and building practices.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Greek Art: Architecture in Ancient Greece
This article discusses architecture in Ancient Greece.
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Leo Masuda Architectonic Office: Roman Architecture
The Leo Masuda Architectonic Office provides a history of Roman architecture. Select a specific building for a general description of its architecture.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Amazing Middle Ages
History for Kids presents a website with learning modules on the Early, Late and High Middle Ages, including topics such as medieval literature, architecture, and daily life. Offers elementary level format with pictures, and links to...
Columbia University
Columbia Univeristy: Architecture of New York City: Birth of the Skyscraper
Learn about how and why skyscrapers were first built, and why they became a major symbol of New York City. This highly interactive site includes video lectures on the development and importance of skyscrapers, a timeline of commercial...
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The History of the Colosseum
Gives a detailed history on the origins, building and use of the Colosseum in Rome. Also has information on the architecture, games etc., a very complete explanation.
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Ancient Greece
Impressive collection of information and imagery about ancient Greece. Find information and illustrations about ancient Greek architecture, art, history and culture. Includes maps and a timeline.
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Looking at Buildings: Home
Website offers an introduction to architecture, including building types, materials, methods of construction, traditions, and history.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Getty Exhibitions: Shaping the Great City
Cities in Central Europe were required to expand their infrastructure due to industrialization and an increase in the need for workers. This exhibit details and illustrates the shift and growth through modern architecture of the era.
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