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Tag Archives: Terrorism
London bridges standing up
Yesterday’s terror attack on London Bridge follows by about two and a half months a similar attack on Westminster Bridge, four bridges east of London Bridge. Thirty-three bridges span the River Thames in Greater London. The most famous is Tower … Continue reading
Sad travel to Manchester
Manchester has suffered a deadly blast delivered by Islamic extremists. Twenty-two have died and many others are injured. A five-minute video revealing the city’s many lovely classical buildings, set alas amid our era’s aggressive modernism, will not quell its horror … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture
Tagged Islamic Extremism, Manchester UK, Mohammad Atta, National Football Museum, Terrorism
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Brussels under dark skies
The world stands with Brussels now that it has come under the ire of ISIS. The beauty of Brussels makes it a prime target for terrorist uglies. I have been to Bruges but not to Brussels. The elegance of the … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Architecture History, Art and design, Photography, Preservation, Urbanism and planning
Tagged Belgium, Bruges, Brussels, Guilds, ISIS, Market Square, Terrorism
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Paris strong, Paris beautiful
Very little suggests itself to me in reply to last night’s evil events in Paris except to assert, a year after the Charlie Hebdo attack, that America still has France’s back. America is next. It becomes deadly clear that the … Continue reading
Kismet, but not in Mecca
Originally posted on Architecture Here and There:
Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in 1951. (mic.com) Poster for 1955 musical “Kismet.” (stevelensman.hubpages.com) Makkah Clock Tower Hotel. (evaser.com) Clock Tower Hotel on chart of tallest buildings. (aaviss.com) The Kaaba at Mecca. (universalfreepress.com) Mecca in…
Posted in Architecture, Books and Culture, Other countries, Uncategorized
Tagged Charlie Hebdo, France, Islam, Mecca, Paris, Terrorism
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Under Western Eyes
Here is a passage from Joseph Conrad’s book about revolutionaries of early 20th century Russia (though the book is mostly set in Geneva, a refuge for those feeling discomfort under the czar). Razumov, who has just met a fellow agitator … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Books and Culture, Other countries
Tagged Geneva, ISIS, Joseph Conrad, Razumov, Terrorism, Tourism, Under Western Eyes
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