Resultados para "The Monument" en Historia

Monument Eternal offers deep insight into Coltrane’s tremendous musical output and shines a light on her transformation from Alice McLeod, Detroit church organist and bebopper, to sage thought leader Swami Turiyasangitananda. It also reflects the extraordinary fluidity of American religious customs in the mid- and late-twentieth century. Akashic’s long-awaited reissue of Monument Eternal includes a new foreword by Ashley Kahn.

Un estudio sobre la memoria de la guerra civil a través de los monumentos a los caídos. El franquismo nunca quiso olvidar la guerra civil y, desde el inicio de la dictadura, ese recuerdo se concretó en miles de monumentos erigidos en pueblos y ciudades de todo el país. Bajo el control de las...

Congress called for establishing a monument to George Washington as far back as 1783, but it wasn't until the 1830s that work on the world's tallest obelisk began in earnest. There were several issues that nearly prevented it from being a reality, including political arguments, costs, and lack of progress. Though it may be hard to believe, the Washington Monument was not dedicated until the 1880s, nearly half a century after an obelisk was first envisioned. By the time it was finished, however, it was clear that the wait was worth it.

The story of an enslaved African American. Booker T. Washington was an author, an educator, an orator and political leader, and one of history's most influential African Americans. One if his more remembered quotes is: “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” He titled his autobiography Up from Slavery.

Dive into an archaeological mystery where oceanic exploration meets fierce debate over a sunken structure. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this immersive journey transports you straight to the remote Japanese seafloor. Feel the atmospheric tension between ancient myth and modern geology...

The Vietnam War remains one of the most controversial events in American history, and it bitterly divided the nation, so it's somewhat ironic that the most famous monument commemorating the war is also on one of the most serene spots in the nation’s capital. The famous Vietnam Wall is a place of almost eerie silence where even children cease their chatter. Rising out of the ground like an ancient obelisk, it calls upon its visitors to stop talking and to look and gaze upon the magnitude of America’s great mistake, a war that began in whispers and ended in tears.

The Cristo Redentor is far more than just a princely statue or a tourist trap for urban explorers and adrenaline addicts. As one of the masterminds behind the statue once described the masterpiece, it is a "monument to science, art, and religion." Christ the Redeemer: The History and Legacy of the Western Hemisphere’s Most Famous Christian Monument chronicles the events leading up to the monument's conception, its construction, and the great architects and engineers behind the majestic monument.

Constructed over a span of about 20 years in the mid-17th century as a mausoleum for the wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, the Taj Mahal is aptly described by UNESCO, which designated it a World Heritage site, as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".

Plunge into an atmospheric marine archaeology mystery where ancient geology clashes with lost civilization myths. Perfect for a captivating commute or a weekend of armchair exploration, this immersive journey takes you deep into the seafloor of Japan’s Ryukyu island arc. Discover a colossal...

The pyramids of Egypt are such recognizable symbols of antiquity that for millennia, people have made assumptions about what they are and why they exist without full consideration of the various meanings these ancient symbolic structures have had over the centuries. Generations have viewed them as symbols of a lost past, which in turn is often portrayed as a world full of romance and mystery.

Nobody spent more time in the thick of early American political debates than Thomas Jefferson, one of the most famous and revered Americans. Jefferson was instrumental in all of the aforementioned debates, authoring the Declaration of Independence, laying out the ideological groundwork of the notion of states' rights, leading one of the first political parties, and overseeing the expansion of the United States during his presidency.

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most famous Americans in history and one of the country's most revered presidents. Schoolchildren can recite the life story of Lincoln, the "Westerner" who educated himself and became a self-made man, rising from lawyer to leader of the new Republican Party before becoming the 16th President of the United States.

In the 1920s plans were made to carve the figures of America's greatest presidents into Mount Rushmore, the tallest spot in the Black Hills of the Dakotas, and by 1939 the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt had been carved into the rock. With that, one of America's greatest national monuments was born.

Explore centuries of dramatic imperial history and architectural mastery in the shadow of an iconic marble wonder. Perfect for your daily commute or an armchair travel escape, this captivating narrative reveals the evolution of a powerful metropolis. Watch a strategic riverfront outpost...

Unearth the engineering secrets and deep mythology of ancient Egypt's ultimate architectural marvel. Perfect for a focused commute or immersive armchair travel, this awe-inspiring historical journey transports you directly to the sun-drenched sands of the Giza plateau. Experience the monumental...

Journey into deep time to decode ancient Egypt's ultimate enigma, exploring the true archaeology behind a global icon. Whether you are seeking an adventurous escape during your daily commute or satisfying a curious mind, this immersive historical exploration transports you directly to the...

This Native American history and political saga explores a massive democratic monument carved deeply into stolen stone. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms a familiar postcard image into a fierce ideological battleground. Witness the intense clash between...

Uncover how a condemned architectural experiment survived scheduled demolition to become a beloved European history icon. Whether you are fueling an educational morning commute or preparing for a Parisian getaway, this inspiring narrative transports you straight into a city desperate to prove...

Uncover ancient Egypt's engineering marvels and divine kingship in this epic history of monumental architecture. Transport yourself to the sun-scorched Nile Valley for a captivating session of armchair travel that resurrects the glory of the New Kingdom. Witness exactly how an ambitious pharaoh...

Discover how staggering imperial grief fueled an architectural masterpiece of Indian history and eternal romance. Perfect for an educational commute or a relaxing weekend escape, this immersive historical journey transports you to the vibrant Mughal Empire. Experience the awe-inspiring collision...