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The intricately carved stone lions on Beijing's Lugou Bridge, once hailed by Italian traveler Marco Polo in the 13th century as "one of a kind in the world," speak to the legacy of time-honored ...
Lander's River Trips shared video on Facebook of the New York span coming down. The New York side of the bridge was brought down onto a stone causeway April 17. The Pennsylvania side remained standing ...
The entrance beckons with architectural salvage and stone lions standing guard—like bouncers at the world ... All find common ground in these aisles, often striking up conversations that bridge ...
China should remove two stone lions and a name plaque from a research facility in Norway's Arctic in a subtle reassertion of ...
Gladiator combat is a well-documented aspect of ancient Roman society, but the physical remains of fighters have remained ...
Rachael Hood, Senior Editor The Stone Arch Bridge is a must-see for any architecture buff. This 2,100-foot granite and limestone bridge (featuring a total of 23 arches) was constructed in 1883 and ...
Some pieces too heavy to carry remain in place. In the museum's garden, a line of stone lions remains, as do the Colossi of Tabo, two large pharaonic-style statues. Also remaining are three ...
Even if you’re not there to check out a book, the building itself is stunning—those grand staircases, high ceilings, and famous stone lions (which you'll recognize from many famous films ...
The cathedral’s ornate gothic towers are framed by traditional red Chinese pagodas, which sit either side of the building, and two large stone lion statues flank the steps leading to the entry ...
On Dartmouth Street, two immense stone lions sculpted by Louis Saint-Gaudens stand guard by the main entrance. Inside, Bates Hall, the library's main reference reading room, is a 218-foot-long ...
The discovery was made near the remains of a mummified adult lion, which was found underneath the Saqqara necropolis in 2004.