Archaeologists in England have uncovered a site thought to be linked to the famous Stonehenge. This “little sister” henge, located just 2.8km away along the River Avon, was dubbed Bluestonehenge since it was originally constructed of 25 blue Preseli stones. It is believed this riverain connection marked a funerary processional route from Bluestonehenge toward Stonehenge.…
The largest hoard of gold found in England, approximately 1,500 pieces, was recently discovered on a farm in Staffordshire by a man with a metal detector. The pieces are in excellent condition, and many are heavily decorated and inscribed. Read the article on the BBC website which includes slideshows and video, or visit The Staffordshire…
For the first time the National Geographic Society will be putting photographs from its archives on sale. As reported in the New York Times a selection from the archives will be offered through the Steven Kasher Gallery in Manhattan, beginning September 17. Several of the photos have never been published or exhibited, and most date…
MAK Center (The Schindler House) has posted the itinerary (pdf) for its upcoming annual Architecture Tour. Set for October 4, the tour focuses on seven houses in the Los Feliz and Silver Lake areas. The highlight will be Schindler’s How House in Silver Lake, but other featured architects include Gregory Ain, Raphael Soriano, Harwell Harris…