Explore Philly's most interesting, scenic, and historic places via 30 self-guided walking tours. From Broad Street to Independence National Park, from Manayunk to the Delaware River, the City of Brotherly Love is one of the world's most fascinating places to explore. Grab your walking shoes and become an urban adventurer. Local author Natalie Pompilio leads you on 30 self-guided walking tours in this comprehensive guidebook. “Walking Philadelphia”...

Have you ever wondered what it was like in the ancient times? What were the conditions like? What influenced the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas to build their technology and architecture the way they did? How did art and mythology begin? Cultures were shaped because of the ancient civilizations so it's best you learn from the past too. Start reading today.

Text and photos show how the people of Afghanistan, a predominantly Muslim country, celebrate holidays and festivals, using art, music, dance, and stories.

A sumptuously illustrated history of the politics, art, architecture, mythology and legends of the Incas.

The Vishwakarmas, the holders of the architectural and artistic heritage in India, have maintained the skill and the theoretical basis essential for designing and executing almost all aspects of the man-made environment.Vaastu Marabu documents the theory and practice of the Vaastu tradition of Indian art, architecture, craft and design.

A series of six films that explores past and present social structures, behavioural patterns and relationships, mores, beliefs, art, architecture and artefacts of the people of Asia. A Film Australia, Australian Broadcasting Commission and University of Queensland Press Co-production. Copyright - 2011 National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Producer: John Temple, Don Murray Director: Arch Nicholson DOP/Cinematographer: Dean Semler Narrator/Presenter:...

Introduces the Roman Empire, describing its history, rulers, military, religion, art, architecture, and everyday life, with instructions for making such ancient Roman items as a helmet, mosaic, cymbals, and a shield.

Spain has played a unique and pivotal role in Western civilization. Learn its epic history, from its rule under Rome and the breathtaking drama of Islamic Spain to its emergence into the modern world, as well as its phenomenal contributions to art, architecture, literature, music, and learning. Travel with us to this remarkable culture, and savor the great human drama of the story of Spain.

Generally acknowledged as one of the most artistically-minded architects practicing today, Steven Holl completed, in 2007, a museum considered the apex of his 33-year career: the Bloch Building for the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. Here, Holl designed a linear series of subterranean galleries from which luminous, sculptural shards of channel glass, which he calls "lenses," emerge from the earth along the eastern edge of the original,...

Against the backdrop of 1893's troubles with workers' rights, prejudice, discrimination and corruption, the World's Columbian Exposition casts a brief ray of hope for the future of humanity. Narrated by Gene Wilder, EXPO - Magic of the White City explores the world of 1893 through a cinematic visit to Chicago's Columbian Exposition. Many of the world's greatest achievements in art, architecture, science, technology and culture are unveiled there....