Palladianism architectural style Holkham Hall Palladianism, style of architecture based on the writings and buildings of the humanist and theorist from Vicenza, Andrea Palladio (1508–80), perhaps the greatest architect of the latter 16th century and certainly the most influential. Palladio felt that architecture should be governed by reason and by the principles of classical antiquity as it was known in surviving […]
Interior design – Space Planning, Functionality, Aesthetics | Britannica William Kent British architect William Kent (born c. 1685, Bridlington, Yorkshire, Eng.—died April 12, 1748, London) was an English architect, interior designer, landscape gardener, and painter. He was a principal master of the Palladian architectural style in England and a pioneer in the creation of the “informal” English garden. Kent was said to have […]
interior design Berlin Philharmonic Concert Hall Interior design, planning and design of man-made spaces, a part of environmental design and closely related to architecture. Although the desire to create a pleasant environment is as old as civilization itself, the field of interior design is relatively new. Since at least the middle of the 20th century, the term […]
Some fascinating topics like Panpsychism, Integrated Information Theory, the Living Universe Hypothesis, the Gaia Hypothesis, the Anthropic Principle, Cosmic Evolution, the Fine-Tuning Argument, and Cosmic Natural Selection. Schrödinger’s Unified Consciousness: Bridging Physics and PhilosophyErwin Schrödinger, a pioneering quantum physicist, delved deep into the interplay between Eastern philosophy and Western science, proposing a radical idea: the […]
Alan visits Tyntesfield, the incredible Victorian gothic home in Somerset that was home to the family of businessman William Gibbs. Alan will explore the hidden room and secret passageways inside this incredible mansion. Tony Singh prepares a very special pudding using the fresh produce still produced on the grounds.
TalkToday debates whether the UK should legalise weed after Germany have introduced new laws on personal possession. As of 1 April, adults are allowed to carry up to 25g of dried cannabis on them and cultivate up to three marijuana plants at home with Cannabis consumption by anyone under 18 will continuing to be illegal. […]
People from Liverpool are known as Liverpudlians, but are usually called Scousers; the name comes from scouse, a stew originating from Scandinavian lobscouse eaten by sailors and locals. The development of Liverpool since the 1950s has spread the accent into nearby areas such as the towns of Runcorn and Skelmersdale. The term scouse refers to […]
London has been rated as one of the best student cities in the world in a 2019 QS student ranking. In our video 10 Most Popular Boarding Schools in London, we take a look at the best boarding schools located in the London area. UK boarding schools are residential schools for children and teenagers up […]
What’s the difference between a private school and a public school? A selection of posh English accent clips featuring famous alumni of Eton College. Listen to Prince Harry, Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Prince William, Damian Lewis and Bear Grylls speaking with an upper-class English accent. Watch the video for posh accent inspiration. Develop a modern […]
Someone’s title is a word such as `Mr,’ `Mrs,’ or `Doctor,’ that is used before their own name in order to show their status or profession. Please fill in your name and title. We use a title (Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr, Prof) and the surname in more formal situations. We don’t usually use the title […]