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Still, Expressionism was a fringe architectural movement and it could not last. As the 1920s wore on it was deserted by its former supporters, who turned instead to the International Style — which then became the global default after WWII. Think of the UN Headquarters. https://t.co/O6whxKu2KW

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Portugal has some of the most delightful architecture in the world. Why? Because it's normal for buildings to be covered in hundreds of colourful, patterned tiles. They are called azulejos — and they show just how easy it is to make cities more interesting... https://t.co/RbdAKadyl9

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Why do some cities just feel more interesting? It's not only because of architecture — it's also details like benches, bus stops, signs, and lighting. So here's a brief introduction to street furniture, one of the most underrated parts of urban design... https://t.co/rEvLtjursY

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358 years ago today the Great Fire of London finally came to an end. The city had been destroyed — and it was rebuilt in a very strange way. This is the story of what makes London's urban design so unique... https://t.co/VLchCLHGcw

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This is the only painting Vincent van Gogh ever sold. It's called The Red Vineyard and it was bought by his friend's sister. So how did van Gogh go from selling just one painting to being the world's most famous artist? It's all because of his family... https://t.co/3ITmYD0A8J

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So Pliny the Elder decides to sail over from Misenum and get a closer look — Pliny the Younger decides not to come because he is busy reading. Then the situation changes. A messenger arrives saying there are people around Vesuvius trying to escape but with no way out. https://t.co/3dybsuxh5f

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It wasn't until the next day anybody realised the Mona Lisa was missing, at which point the authorities were alerted, the press heard about it, and the theft became an international phenomenon reported in newspapers around the world. An unusual, controversial, captivating story. https://t.co/BTHGiY175T

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Rock-cut architecture is when you carve an entire building out of stone. Like the Kailasa Temple in India, created over one thousand years ago. But it isn't unique, because India has more rock-cut architecture than any other place in the world... https://t.co/E6PgJRLc98

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Mimetic Architecture is when buildings are designed to look like something else. Like the infamous National Fisheries Development Board Headquarters in Hyderabad, India. And though it sounds like a silly concept, Mimetic Architecture is more important than you realise... https://t.co/ggneKyYVYH

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Napoleon Bonaparte was born 255 years ago today. His legendary life — from general to emperor to exile — has been the subject of countless books, films, and works of art. So here is Napoleon's story as told in 23 paintings... https://t.co/rHiUUdCZsQ

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Because everything changed in the year 1134, when a huge storm opened up a tidal inlet — the Zwin — that gave Bruges direct access, via canals, to the North Sea. Suddenly, Bruges was perfectly placed to become one of the most important commercial centres in northern Europe. https://t.co/PaR99DVhjP

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Not all these arenas were on the same scale as those in Rome, Seville, or Capua, of course. But, in a way, this is even more impressive — that there were arenas even in small towns speaks to the huge popularity of sport. There's even one in Wales, at a place called Caerleon: https://t.co/F7rkeRYwW5

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