A Sacred Encounter
The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, located in Shiraz, Iran, is a magnificent architectural gem. Completed in the late 19th century, it is renowned for its exceptional Islamic design and artistic craftsmanship. Often referred to...
Osaka-jo, also known as Osaka Castle, is a historic landmark and iconic symbol of Osaka, Japan. Constructed in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, it stands as a testament to the city's rich heritage and...
by Dr. Howard Johnson (Cultural Historian, UK)
Through the Main Gate: Gwanghwamun
I entered Gyeongbokgung through Gwanghwamun—its grand south gate. It was enormous, dignified, symmetrical. The kind...
by Dr. Howard Johnson (Cultural Historian, UK)
In the very heart of Seoul, where traffic races down Yulgok-ro, one can suddenly step out of modern noise...
