Not far from the Newgrange site is another passage tomb – Knowth. The Knowth site is interesting in that it is one large mound surrounded by a number of smaller mounds. We were allowed to go inside the large, central mound, but only so far as the innermost chambers and the passage itself is beginning […]
Read more "Knowth"While visiting the Windy City, we took a boat tour of the Chicago River dedicated to showcasing the city’s rich architectural history. The tours were provided by Chicago’s First Lady and the guides were volunteers from the Chicago Architecture Foundation. This was easily one of the best tours I have ever experienced and since I […]
Read more "Chicago Architecture Foundation"For those of you who follow this blog, you know that I make no attempt at hiding my unbridled nerdiness, especially in the realms of art and art history. I am a proud art history nerd and I don’t care who knows it! You may also know that I have a penchant for public art […]
Read more "Cloud Gate"I am taking a brief hiatus and will return with new blog posts on Wednesday, May 9th. Not to worry, though. I will be out wandering on a fantastic adventure exploring a new (to me!) city and searching for art everywhere I go. I will also be enjoying my first deep dish pizza and bracing […]
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