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Inside the World of British Brickophiles

January 5, 2021

Four hundred bricks line Jason Harris’s hallway, and none of them hold the ceiling up. Arranged in an earthy ombre from ruddy terra cotta to cream, these once-functional rectangles are now purely for show. The London-based architect doesn’t think this hefty display lends him much gravitas in British brick collecting circles, though. “I’m a lightweight brick collector because I just like the color and the shapes,” Harris says. “I feel a little bit of a fraud amongst the collecting...

Vampa: Vampire & Paranormal Museum in Lambertville,...

January 5, 2021

Tucked away on the second floor of an antiques store in a small New Jersey town lies a shockingly large collection of antique vampire-killing sets. Covering the walls are the standard tools of the vampire hunter: the stake, the crucifix, the holy water bottle. But the stakes are far more than pointy, wooden sticks. Dating back centuries, all the weapons have been beautifully decorated with a variety of religious and allegorical carvings. They are spectacular objets d’art from every corner of...

Jelgava Palace in Jelgava, Latvia

January 5, 2021

The riverside façade of Jelgava Palace is magnificent. Designed by the court architect of Imperial Russia, Bartolomeo Rastrelli of Winter Palace fame, its baroque exterior is graced by ornate windows and striking cast-iron medallions. With 669 rooms, 674 windows, 615 doors, and 25 chimneys, the palace served as the principal residence of the rich and powerful dukes of Courland. Situated on low lying land that is prone to seasonal flooding on the banks of the Lielupe, Jelgava Palace lacks a...

The Latest Technology Trends in the Hospitality...

January 5, 2021

It is critical to not only keep track of the latest technology trends in the hospitality industry, but to move with the times, because the industry is highly competitive and those who do not adapt are left behind. Keeping your finger on the pulse is especially essential within the context of COVID, because customer expectations The post The Latest Technology Trends in the Hospitality Industry appeared first on Revfine.com.

Wooden Quilt Doors in New Orleans, Louisiana

January 5, 2021

Pedestrians in New Orleans’ Tremé neighborhood might notice a collection of beautiful, patchwork wooden doors. Known as “wooden quilts,” the colorful interwoven entryways showcase one artist’s incredible craftsmanship and history. Jean-Marcel St. Jacques is a self-taught folk artist with deep roots in the Louisiana soil. A 12th-generation Afro-Creole, he left the state in the 1970s, but returned 16 years ago to reconnect with the land of his ancestors. St. Jacques says he takes his inspiration from his great-grandmother, who made...

Snake Rock in Marlborough, Connecticut

January 5, 2021

The wonderfully painted rock juts up out of the ground along a wooded road in Marlborough, Connecticut. Not only are the roadside wonder’s origins a mystery, but its form remains a question as well: Most call it Snake Rock, but some refer to it as Turtle Rock, insisting that the small clumps of stones on either side are meant to be clawed feet. No one seems to know the identity of the artist who painted the rock. But a...

To Make Japan's Original Sushi, First Age...

January 4, 2021

In the Japanese city of Wakayama, a stone’s throw away from ancient castle ruins and the Kumano river, a 74-year-old restaurant called Toho Chaya specializes in an ancient form of sushi. To make narezushi, the restaurant packs rice inside salty fish carcasses and ages them for months. Toho Chaya has always done things the old-fashioned way, from making narezushi to conducting an interview by fax machine. “Since it is made by fermentation, it tastes similar to cheese or yogurt,”...

An Australian Town's Identity Rests on a...

January 4, 2021

The afternoon is overcast, the ocean churning, between Port Fairy and Warrnambool, on the Shipwreck Coast of Victoria, Australia. A man and woman carry shovels and a metal detector along the beach. I ask if they are looking for Warrnambool’s notorious wreck, the Mahogany Ship. Without hesitation, the man answers: “I’ve been searching for the Mahogany Ship for 15 years.” The Shipwreck Coast is a dramatic 80-mile stretch of jagged cliffs and deep gorges, limestone formations and towering dunes....

Found: A Nazi 'Enigma' Machine at the...

January 4, 2021

When the marine biologist Michael ßwat descended to the seabed of the Bay of Gelting on the western edge of the Baltic Sea, he noticed a contraption tangled up in the fishing line the crew had headed down to collect. The device, which at first seemed like an old typewriter sitting under at least 30 feet of water, was a Nazi Enigma machine, likely one of hundreds abandoned and thrown overboard in the dying days of the German war...

Church of Agia Fotini Mantineias in Tripoli,...

January 4, 2021

This unique Greek Orthodox church is located on a plain where the ancient city of Mantineia was formerly situated. Construction on the church began in 1969 and it was inaugurated in 1978. No cement was used during the building process, only natural materials such as stone, marble, wood, and tiles. There are rumors that the church was constructed with materials taken from ancient Greek structures such as pillars, stones, and mosaics. The church was created by architect Konstantinos Papatheodorou...

Wreck of the Steamship Helena in Bigfork,...

January 4, 2021

In the years before roads and automobiles made commuting around Flathead Lake easier, steamships ruled the waves. The Helena stood out among the fleet of ferries in that it allowed the communities around the lake to flourish. Constructed in 1915 by James Kehoe, the Helena was cobbled together from salvaged parts including its engine, which was once featured at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. After representing the industrial might of the United States in the Louis Sullivan’s transportation...

Rodalquilar Gold Mine in Rodalquilar, Spain

January 4, 2021

The surviving structures of the Denver mining plant hang precariously off a hillside above the town of Rodalquilar, located inside the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. The mine reached its peak during the 1950s, as the belief grew that vast deposits of gold were hidden underground. However, the state-sponsored enterprise failed to meet expectations and the mine was abandoned in 1966. In the summer of 1985, the site was turned into a post-apocalyptic prison camp for the film Solarbabies, with Jami...

The Trongate Cherub in Glasgow, Scotland

January 4, 2021

On the southwestern corner of Merchant City, a hip and prosperous suburb of Glasgow, resides a medieval building known as the Trongate. This juncture also happens to be the home of the Trongate Theatre, which opened its doors in the early 1980s. Formerly an 18th-century church, it’s now a modern award-winning performance venue. In 1998, the entire space underwent a restoration that introduced two newly created pieces of modern art. The sculptures are entitled “Cherub” and “Skull.” They are...

Orange and Alexandria Railroad Culvert in Springfield,...

January 1, 2021

Tucked away in the woods of this small, but popular, family-friendly park is a hidden passage that few people know of and few manage to find. This Civil War-era culvert served as a hiding place for Confederates prior to raids on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, which once passed directly over the culvert. The railroad, which ran between Gordonsville in central Virginia provided a strategic mechanism for the movement of troops and supplies for the Union army. Numerous accounts exist...

Farr Cemetery in Pullman, Washington

January 1, 2021

This gorgeous, little cemetery is steeped in pioneer history. Reached by walking up a narrow path, the hillside harbors marble gravestones from the 1800s, including the first doctor of Whitman County, who also served as president of the local bank and lobbied for the railroad to pass through town, and many children who fell victim to measles and typhoid. It is often overgrown, but offers a pretty view and is a local gem. The cemetery existed before the streets. Its...

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