Category Archives: Architecture

Ancient Roman Baths

Posted on December 7, 2018 by babbityjean

While many contemporary western cultures see bathing as a private activity conducted in the home, bathing was a communal activity in ancient Rome.  Bathhouses were the cultural centers of daily life.  The earliest descriptions of western bathing practices came from … Continue reading →

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Fra i santi

Posted on September 20, 2018 by babbityjean

Ci sono più statue sul Duomo di Milano di qualsiasi altro edificio al mondo. Quindi immagino che non sorprenda il fatto che dopo più di 3.000 apostoli, santi, martiri, papi e vescovi, gli scultori si siano dati da fare. Ci … Continue reading →

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Among the Saints

Posted on September 20, 2018 by babbityjean

There are more statues on Milan’s Duomo than any other building in the world.  So I guess it’s not surprising that after more than 3,000 apostles, saints, martyrs, popes, and bishops, stone carvers got creative with their subject matter.  There … Continue reading →

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