Ever wondered how those giant ships make it from the building site to the open ocean? Trust me, it's not exactly a push-off situation! Here's the lowdown on a ship's grand voyage...out of the shipyard: Finding its Footing: Ships are built on special cradles within the shipyard. These cradles rest on a series of strong …
Contemporary art is a global phenomenon, with artists from all over the world drawing inspiration from a wide range of cultures and perspectives. This is due in part to the increasing globalization of the art world, which has made it easier for artists to travel, exhibit their work internationally, and collaborate with artists from other …
The world is home to many iconic buildings that reflect the cultural identity of the places they are located. These buildings can be religious, cultural, or civic landmarks, and they often tell a story about the history and values of the people who built them. Architecture is more than just a functional necessity; it's a …
There are some structures you see and you ask “what was the intention of the builder in the first place?” Well, such places still exist and they are all over the world. Some call it “The Creepy Stairs in the Woods That Lead Nowhere”. For others it is “The Celestial Staircase” “the staircase to nowhere, …
Asides from laughter, the door is a universal language. It comes in all shapes, forms, and sizes and is always unique to the house. This piece explores doors made hundreds of years ago that are still in use. In the past, people of ancient cultures, such as the Egyptians and the Sumerians, used to believe …
There’s more to Egypt than Moses, Pharoah, Pyramids and mummies. What makes this nation so unique is the combination of its location and the people. Present-day Egypt is a country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East. This ancient location dates to the time of the pharaohs. There are millennia-old monuments that sit along the …
Some cities are well planned with identical structures, well sculptured gardens and straight-lined roads but when a city has one colour all over it, that’s harmony on another level. The picture above shows Chefchaaouen (pronounced shef-shawn-wn), also known as Morocco’s blue city, will arrest you from whatever angle you see it. It is a truly …
This is a celebration of Architecture, Design using culture, mud, clay, soil, dirt and dust. The architecture of Mali. It draws the attention of tourists and architects from all over the world. Mali (of West Africa) is distinct. It is the 8th largest city in the continent, its capital is Bamako while the country’s official language …
There are beautiful things hidden in the most unlikely places. One of them is The Kajuru Castle. History has it that a German national, Gerhard Huebner who lived in Kaduna in the mid 80's built and settled in the Bavarian-style Kajuru Castle, complete with an armory and a dungeon and set atop one of the …
If you’ve had to search endlessly for the right pot lid, bought extra ingredients because you couldn’t find it in your pantry or struggle to keep the kitchen looking even somewhat clean, then this is the proper time to give your kitchen some attention. A lot of people think that you need an enormous space …