I wrote a piece for The Conversation over the weekend: Zaha Hadid built a career that was both celebrated and divisive. At the time of her death last week, Hadid, 65, had achieved an array of professional accolades including the Pritzker Prize (2004) and RIBA Gold Medal (2015). But she was also caught up in controversies over major projects … Continue reading Will the death of ‘starchitect’ Zaha Hadid bring life to more of her designs?
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Heritage Sites of Prominent Scientists: East Canada Edition
Over the past few weeks I've been travelling around parts of eastern Canada for research relating to my PhD. At the same time, I've been trying to visit as many local heritage sites as I can, ranging from the fantastic Louisbourg to the equally well interpreted Dundurn Castle. What has quickly become apparent, however, is … Continue reading Heritage Sites of Prominent Scientists: East Canada Edition
Divorced heritage
her·it·age noun /ˈheritij/ heritages, plural Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance Valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations A special or individual possession; an allotted portion Heritage. It is a term that can be a weapon, a drawcard, a … Continue reading Divorced heritage
Resurrecting History
Though previously historical re-enactments and related phenomena have passed me by without me giving them much consideration, I've recently had cause to ponder the entire concept in more depth. Purely by coincidence I discovered the fantastic Victorian Farm and Edwardian Farm television series' at around the same time that I was finishing a conference paper … Continue reading Resurrecting History
