Architecture and Tradition

Why Do Lübeck, Tallinn, Riga, and Gdańsk Look So Similar?

If you have ever walked through northern Europe and felt a strange sense of déjà vu moving from one city to another, there is a reason for that.

May 19 • Architecture & Tradition

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Why Medieval Europe Built Astronomical Clocks

A lot of people walk past astronomical clocks in old European cities, take a quick photo, maybe watch the figures move for a minute, and then continue…

May 17 • Architecture & Tradition

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April 2026

Where Europe Meets South America...

13 cities and towns in the Southern Cone that offer European architecture and vibes

Apr 28 • Architecture & Tradition and Jake Nomada 🌎

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The Archive as an Antidote

Ruins, Records, and the act of Remembering

Published on Cards of History • Apr 12

January 2026

A World Apart: The Story of the Beguinages

Inside the Hidden Courtyards of Flanders

Jan 17 • Architecture & Tradition and Raphael Barberi

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September 2025

Spain's Overlooked Cities

10 cities travelers often miss...but shouldn't

Sep 27, 2025 • Architecture & Tradition and Nick O'Brien

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This Castle Inspired Disney—But Its Real Story Is Way Darker

(Neuschwanstein Castle – Bavaria, Germany)

Sep 21, 2025 • Architecture & Tradition

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140 Years in the Making: The Church That Still Isn’t Finished

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Família

Sep 14, 2025 • Architecture & Tradition

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