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Historic Architecture Periods
Take a tour of architecture history, from prehistoric to Postmodern. This century-by-century roundup explores important movements with photos and resources of awe-inspiring buildings and structures.
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The Architecture of Washington, DC
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House Style Guide to the American Home
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13 White House Facts You May Not Know
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Organic Architecture from Frank Lloyd Wright to Modernist
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An Introduction to Gothic Revival Architecture
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Modern Architecture and Its Variations
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About America's Love Affair With Log Cabins
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The Ancient Roman Water Systems
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Discover the Beauty of Beaux Arts
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What is a Ziggurat?
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About Persian and Egyptian Types of Columns
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The Influential Architecture of the Pantheon in Rome
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Spanish Style Homes in the New World
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About Antebellum Homes Before and After the War
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Renaissance Architecture and Its Influence
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House Styles in New Orleans and the Mississippi Valley
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The History of Western Architecture in Photos
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Ancient Rome Apartments
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The 2004 Collapse at Airport Charles de Gaulle
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Top 10 Buildings of the Modern Era
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Russian History in Architecture
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Mayan Architecture
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The Oldest Town in the U.S.
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The Significance of the Ancient Ruins of Palmyra, Syria
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5 Presidential Places You'll Want to Discover
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All About Gothic Architecture
Roman Architecture and Monuments
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Leonardo's Last Years
The Architecture of El Tajin
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The Controversial Memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr.
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A Woman-Designed Home of the 1800s