The years between 1520 and 1630 in Italy are among the most crucial periods in the history of architecture, but it is a story that has never been fully told. Conventionally, the classic age of the High Renaissance ends with Michelangelo; Baroque begins with the generation of Borromini and Bernini; a[...]

It was a beautiful morning in 1607. John Smith was on a new ship. He loved the ocean. He was excited about traveling again from England to the new land for more adventures. The sailors were excited, too. There were a lot of stories about the new land. There was gold everywhere! The sailors wanted to[...]