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All the king’s houses and all the king’s men were very elaborately decorated and were meant to show the power of the monarchy to the poor citizens. That’s how the nursery rhyme goes, right? Over the weekend, we spent a day at Fontainebleau, a castle built sometime in the 12 century. The original part of […]

Caring for old artifacts and buildings is challenging. As preservationists, we are given the task to figure out exactly the right balance for buildings. This solution may work perfectly or end up making the problem worse, and then the cycle of figuring out a solution begins again. Such is preservation. The Musee de Cluny is […]

Before going on trips to dream destinations, many people create a perception of how their trip will go. This may include what they will see, eat, and who they will interact with. Images of iconic places throughout the destination influence this image in the visitor’s mind. Seeing the monuments in real life may significantly alter […]