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Chartres Cathedral
The Notre Dame Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption) of Chartres in northern France was built in its current Romanesque and Gothic form between 1190 and 1220. A grander version of earlier cathedrals on the same site, it attracted...

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The Development of Ancient Greek Architecture
Some of the most exceptional and distinctive buildings from the ancient world were crafted by the architects of ancient Greece and some of their structures like theatres, temples, and stadia became staple buildings in cities and towns from...

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Etruscan Architecture
This video briefly explains the various forms of Etruscan architecture and how it later influenced Roman architecture.

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Ancient Egypt: Architecture
An overview of Ancient Egyptian architecture using the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza as examples.

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Iran - Persian Architecture At its Best
Persian architecture has always been a source of pride for Iranians, attracting tourists from around the world to its unique features and remarkable achievements.

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Andrea Palladio
Andrea Palladio (1508-1580 CE) was an Italian Renaissance architect most famous for the villas he designed in and around Vicenza and two large churches in Venice. Palladio blended elements of classical architecture, particularly the orders...

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The Saint Sophia Cathedral | Kyiv's Architecture: History And Myth
We continue our architectural series with a story about one of Kyiv's most breath-catching sights. The Saint Sophia Cathedral. A UNESCO world heritage sight, the church complex held its first service around a millenium ago. _ Subscribe...

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#MetKids—How Can I Recognize Ancient Greek Architecture?
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian—oh my! Build on your knowledge of Greek columns with Ella, age 10, and find out why ancient Greek architecture is still so popular today. Credits #MetKids is a digital feature made for, with, and by kids...

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Sassanid Art & Architecture Traced in Western Iran
This video explores the ancient art and architecture Fars province of Iran, where that the Sassanians first established their empire.

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A Building Process of Traditional Chinese Architecture
This brief video demonstrates one building process of traditional Chinese architecture.