Dr. Moudhy Al-Rashid on Understanding Ancient Mesopotamia

Join Principal Architect, Mitchell Rocheleau in this interview with Dr. Moudhy Al-Rashid, author of "Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and The Birth of History", Historian and honorary fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford. We discuss the importance of the creation of cities, early beginnings of Mesopotamia as a place and the incredible technologies from irrigation and writing systems that were essential to the environment. Watch to understand why studying ancient Mesopotamia is vital for our understanding of our present societies and how evolution of these creations has affected our current life and the ways in which we access basic needs.

Why You Should Understand Architecture History

Architect Mitchell Rocheleau discusses the importance behind Architecture History. Architecture can provide glimpses into human history, allowing us to understand the evolution and development of the human species. Learn the stories Architecture History tells us, from prehistoric structures to contemporary architecture, we can see what was important to humans at the time.

The Parthenon | Stories Architecture Can Tell

Recent restoration and analysis of the Parthenon, in tandem with other discoveries, have uncovered a wealth of new information regarding this iconic architectural masterpiece. Much of this information challenges and presents new perspectives about the conventional understanding of the structure.

Interview with Mike Parker Pearson | The Origins of Stonehenge

Principal and Architect of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau, meets with Mike Parker Pearson. Mike is an English archeologist specializing in the study of Neolithic Britain, most notably Stonehenge. He was the director at the Stonehenge Riverside Project and the author of several books, including Stonehenge - A New Understanding.

A Brief Architectural History of Uruk and the Emergence of the First Cities

Investigating why our ancestors began building architecture and congregating in cities can reveal fundamental insights about human nature. There is no better place to start than with the development of the first cities in ancient Mesopotamia. The city has always been where people congregate, and ideas, innovation, and progress flourish. People come to the city to reinvent and express themselves and test and share their ideas, wherein, simultaneously, culture evolves and civilization progresses. Since their conception, cities have always been nuclei of human advancement.

A Brief Architectural and Archaeological History of Stonehenge

What makes Stonehenge so captivating? This enigmatic Neolithic monument offers a window into our past and the lives of our ancestors. Stonehenge provides insights into their values, societal norms, and psychology. It unveils their astonishing level of sophistication, intricate communication networks, complex collaboration methods, and a deeply intuitive community with a profound understanding of materials, construction techniques, ecology, and astronomy. This megalithic marvel has the potential to enlighten us about our own journey and the evolution of our species.

The Story Behind the Architecture and Construction of the Roman Baths in Bath, England

I want to take you on a journey back in time in the southwest of present-day Britain, near a bend in the river Avon. Here, a natural geological process dispelled warm, mineral-rich water from deep within the earth.

The ancient people who inhabited this area believed these healing and mystical waters were a gift from the gods and were presided over by an ancient goddess named Sulis.