Inhabited bridges were marvels of the medieval age. By far the longest was London's, considered a wonder of the world. A brief thread on living bridges... 🧵

A thread on the Paris expositions for those interested:

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The world's most beautiful (and unique) villages... 🧵 1. Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland 🇨🇭

What are some perfectly preserved medieval towns that are like stepping back in time? Here are a few... 🧵

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A thread of monumental buildings that were planned but never realized... 🧵

13. The Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum - John Martin (1822)

The Taj Mahal is wonderful, but it isn't unique. So here's an introduction to Mughal Architecture...

If you like the countryside then you will love John Constable. He was probably the most boring landscape painter in history — and that's why he was one of the best...