Category Archives: Historic Buildings

The Roman Empire (Western, from 27 BC to 476 AD) was a period in history in which human ingenuity flourished and engineering skills reached new heights. The Romans have been credited with the discovery of two key elements that revolutionized the way that structures were built: mortar and the arch. Continue reading →

The Taj Mahal was built between 1631 and 1654 In Agra, India.  It is a mausoleum constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved third wife. It reportedly took some 20,000 artisans, craftsmen and laborers to complete the entire project, which is made up of other structures besides the iconic main building. Continue reading →