Tangled legacy Nov 16, 2009
Yet, slap bang in the middle is a garish, gothic cathedral - plonked here by the Christians, who conquered Cordoba in the 13th Century. Every now and again, Muslims will furtively whip out mats, kneel and bow their heads to the floor. (BBC News -- Europe)
Stoneham pastor to lead German pilgrimage Nov 12, 2009
Other stops on the pilgrimage include a day excursion from Munich to visit the birthplace and childhood church of Pope Benedict, visiting Germany s oldest town, and the famous gothic cathedral of Cologne. Also included are stops at the Munich Oktoberfest, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and a day cruise down the Rhine. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Last Gothic cathedral to be consecrated Oct 28, 2009
The world's last Gothic cathedral to be completed will be consecrated in Brisbane on Thursday. St John's Anglican Cathedral was designed by English Victorian Gothic architect John Pearson in 1889. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
German Cities Worth Touring - Witte... Oct 2, 2009
This quiet Gothic cathedral has undergone some renovation through the years. But much of the original structure remains. (Suite101.com)
Pope Visits Nonbelieving Czech Republic Sep 25, 2009
The Catholic Church and the Czech government had long fought over rights to the 14th century St. Vitus Gothic cathedral, but the Supreme Court ended the dispute in March after some 17 years by ruling that it belongs to the state. Pope John Paul II made three trips to the Czech Republic starting in 1990 in a push for religious revival after the persecutions of the communist years. (Newsmax)
After the fall of the wall: Middle Europe reemerges sort of Sep 18, 2009
In the Czech city of Brno, whose Gothic cathedral and 18th- and 19th-century civic architecture mirror those of Vienna, sociologist Radim Marada is skeptical. "It's a good thing for us to pretend that Central Europe is alive because we can advertise that we are in the heart of Europe," says Mr. Marada, noting that Gregor Mendel did his pioneering genetics work here in Brno, that Freud was born in nearby Pribor, and Kafka in Prague. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Mountain View may sue Navy over Hangar One Jul 2, 2009
How about putting a spire on top and declaring it a Gothic Cathedral. Posted by liberty, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood, 4 hours ago. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Medieval Religious Art as Education Jun 17, 2009
Notre Dame de Paris, the iconic Gothic Cathedral on the banks of the Seine River, was completed in 1345. Like many medieval cathedrals, Notre Dame was more than a house of worship. (Suite101.com)
Postcard from Spain: Week 2 Jun 16, 2009
The detail of this Gothic Cathedral is so beautiful. Every inch within its walls expresses its own character and emotion. (Gobulldogs.com)
Adults and teens charmed by Prague May 19, 2009
We visit the Gothic cathedral, the spiritual symbol of the Czech state and ogle the stained glass windows. Even the kids seem impressed by St. George's Basilica. (CNN -- Travel)
Working with Comics Collaborators May 16, 2009
Every new project poses challenges in story telling and research ( What does a Gothic cathedral really look like. but that s also part of the fun of creating comics. (Suite101.com)
* The French connection May 13, 2009
The dark streets are deserted, Frances largest gothic cathedral looms in all its gargoyled glory and a woman famous for embodying self-mutilating, murderous, tortured misfits has just sped through the night from a castle to meet me. Impervious to the eeriness, Isabelle Huppert, French cinemas glacial femme fatale, is not the impassive, purse-lipped dragon she can be on screen, but gently animated under the too-bright lights of a hotel closing up for the night. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Orchestra takes on a thundering classic May 8, 2009
Think of Bruckner's massive sounding Symphony No. 6 as if you've just entered the cool darkness of a Gothic cathedral, settled back in your seat and listened as a mammoth pipe organ unleashes a crashing chord that nails your spleen to the back of the pew. You can feel that loud, brassy rumble in your bones. (Fresno Bee)
Briefing:The alluring French model May 8, 2009
With tiny paintbrushes and sandblasters, artisans perched on scaffolding are painstakingly scraping away at the damaged fa;ade of the towering 14th-century gothic cathedral. The 2m ($2. (The Economist)
Creating art worlds all their own Apr 15, 2009
In the hospital, he didn't communicate much, but he drew, and stashed under his bed, pictures filled with vaulting patterns that recall the architecture of a Gothic cathedral or the ribbing of a wooden boat. These vibrate almost musically across the page, surrounding central images. (Boston Globe)
Bankrupt planet Apr 8, 2009
Then, one day, you stroll out, look up and there is a threat approaching so large, unexpected and outside your experience that can't quite believe it, like a massive gothic cathedral falling from the sky. In tackling climate change we need urgently to recalibrate our responses, just as governments had to when they rescued the reckless finance sector. (BBC News)
Segovia: a smorgasbord of history Apr 4, 2009
Segovias huge gothic cathedral. Related story. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Shopping the world's greatest flea markets Apr 1, 2009
The market that sets up on Thursdays in front of the Gothic cathedral in Barcelona -- quirky in itself since almost every other market is held on a weekend -- is small enough to enjoy in the space of a leisurely morning, but the quality (high) and average price (low) make this worth adjusting your calendar in the hope of finding a vintage Spanish lace shawl. Don't Miss. (CNN)
Stocks Soar and Plunge, Couric Always Upbeat About Obama's Efforts Mar 25, 2009
ACT-UP Paris, joined by communists and "green" activists, protested in front of the famed Gothic cathedral to voice opposition to the pontiff's recent remarks against condom use during his visit to Africa. In addition to holding signs which labeled Benedict XVI an "assassin," they threw condoms on the ground while giving others to passers-by as people were leaving Mass. (MediaResearch.org)
Treasures abound at flea markets worldwide Mar 24, 2009
The market that sets up on Thursdays in front of the Gothic cathedral in Barcelona quirky in itself since almost every other market is held on a weekend is small enough to enjoy in the space of a leisurely morning, but the quality (high) and average price (low) make this worth adjusting your calendar in the hope of finding a vintage Spanish lace shawl. Click for slideshow. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Architect continues Cockefair tradition Mar 17, 2009
What do an Egyptian temple, a Greek monument and a Gothic Cathedral have in common. They were discussed in Theodore Seligson's lecture series, "Studies of Masterpieces of Western Architecture: Karnak to Le Corbusier.". (University News, MO)
Cant afford a European tour? Try NYC instead Mar 12, 2009
NEW YORK - On a recent day, I gazed at the Arc de Triomphe, visited the world's largest gothic cathedral, dined on Viennese schnitzel and spaetzle, saw a few Rembrandts, and shopped at one of Spain's largest fashion retailers. Well, truth be told, it wasn't the Arc de Triomphe in Paris; it was the marble arch in Washington Square Park, in Greenwich Village, which architect Stanford White modeled on the famous French monument. (MSNBC -- Travel)
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During the building of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, the Duomo di Milano, the staining of the decorated glass for the windows fell to a young apprentice named Valerius. He was mercilessly teased because it appeared as though he had added saffron to obtain a more brilliant color in the pigments. (Suite101.com)
