There are few buildings that can capture the imagination of visitors of all ages and backgrounds. By using fantastical yet familiar elements to enable a sense of wonder on the part of viewers from across the world, the Atomium, sitting in the northwest area of central Brussels in Belgium, is one of those buildings. The […]
Few structures across the history of humanity are as impressive or inspiring as the Great Pyramids of Egypt. There’s a reason the Great Pyramid (the largest of the three) was on the list of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World, as well as a reason it is the only one that survives to this […]
Innovation that ends up permeating an entire society is often difficult to trace back to its origin. There are often different people involved over different time periods to the point that it’s impossible to determine when or how things changed. That’s not the case with the Step Pyramid, which contains the innovation that influenced the […]
Monuments and landmarks are typically appreciated as single structures or experiences. The Washington Monument in Baltimore is a single structure that gives visitors a one-of-a-kind view of Baltimore, while the Neon Museum allows visitors to experience Las Vegas history in a totally unique way. These experiences are powerful but physically limited, and those limitations are […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is an international group that brings together individuals and associations from across the world to do everything from help eradicate poverty to enable intercultural dialogue. Their recognition of how creativity can serve as an essential factor for these kinds of efforts is at the core of […]
Cities across the world are changing in literal and figurative ways. The roles and functions of libraries, parks, community centers, and schoolyards are changing in light of 21st century needs, but many of these spaces are also succumbing to challenges related to their age ability to serve the public. The first comprehensive demonstration of the […]
Monuments that are dedicated to concepts like victory or the history of an area often symbolize something far more ambiguous than ones dedicated to a specific person. However, landmarks that have been erected to honor a single individual frequently come to represent something much deeper. That’s certainly what happened for the Washington Monument in Baltimore. The […]