1. Various types of dormers (lucarnes in French); windows that project vertically from a sloping roof
Here you’ll find a breakdown in English of each dormer type presented, highlighting the architectural forms and features of each dormer type.
2. Su Nuraxi: Sardinia’s Prehistoric Stone Giant of a Lost Civilization
Su Nuraxi di Barumini, located in Sardinia, Italy, is an ancient archaeological site that sheds light on the Nuragic civilization, which thrived from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age (approximately 1800 to 500 BC).
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Su Nuraxi di Barumini features a central tower known as the keep, standing at an impressive height of 18 meters (59 feet). This monumental structure, constructed with massive stones, showcases the architectural achievements of the Nuragic people.
Surrounding the keep are carefully crafted defensive walls built using the “dry stone” technique. With its courtyards, living quarters, and chambers, the site provides valuable insights into the daily life and culture of the Nuragic civilization.
Excavations initiated in the 1950s have unearthed artifacts and deepened our understanding of this ancient society. Su Nuraxi di Barumini stands as a testament to the ingenuity and lasting legacy of the Nuragic civilization, offering a captivating glimpse into the distant past.
More found on Wikipedia.
3. A Fabergé Pickle circa 1890
Perhaps the most important object ever made in the history of Fabergé, this nephrite jade pickle is encrusted with a gold ring set with diamonds. It once served as a scent bottle, but could also probably fit a single cornichon.
Fabergé, Pickle scent bottle, Nephrite jade, gold, rose-cut diamonds, c. 1890
Found in the Christie’s Archive.
4. Closeup of this Bauhaus Tulle costume, 1929
In costume for the “Metallic Festival” 1929, Bauhaus photo. Found here.
5. Pure nostalgia: Madeline (1952)
6. Manners at the Modern Dance, 1923
Found on History Cool Kids.
7. The Los Angeles Farmers Market in the 1940s
More photos of the famous market throughout its history on Image Archaeology.
8. This little nook
Inspiring for an apartment with a tiny kitchen space (even though it’s from a sprawling Cornish cottage, photographed by House & Garden).
9. Can you believe this Art Nouveau bowl…
Dragonfly bowl, 1908, by Gustav Gaudernack. Found on the World of Art Nouveau.
10. Army drag: Greek soldiers of the Evzone Units, by Alfred Eisenstaedt, 1935
The Evzones or Evzonoi (Greek: Εύζωνες, Εύζωνοι) were several historical elite light infantry and mountain units of the Greek Army. Today, they are the members of the Presidential Guard, a ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Mansion in Athens. Also known, colloquially, as Tsoliádes (Greek plural: Τσολιάδες), Evzones are known for their distinctive uniform, which evolved from the dress worn by the klephts, bandits and insurgents who for several centuries fought the Ottoman occupation of Greece. Created in 1837, but at first in limited use, its popularity led to its adoption as the official uniform of the Evzones in 1868. The most particular, iconic item of this uniform is the knee-length fustanella, a white, many-layered kilt-like garment. The number of gathered pleats of the fustanella is romantically said to be equal to the duration of the Ottoman occupation – i.e., 400.
Find more photos here.
11. Brahaus
Published in 1994, by Samuelle Mazza, found via Press SF.
12. A boot Doll House
The very sweet story behind how and why this dollhouse was made can be found here.
