Quechula’s Submerged Church: The Story Behind the Photos
At first glance, the church appears to be standing in the wrong landscape. A stone façade rises above the water, while the rest of its forme...
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Historic Places: Stories & Places to Explore
Discover why the Temple of Santiago at Quechula appears above a Mexican reservoir, what its ruins reveal, and why old photographs cannot predict a visit. Look beyond old abandoned-place photographs to restoration, conservation and changing access at six sites, from Detroit to Bulgaria and Japan.
Start with Quechula’s Submerged Church: The Story Behind the Photos and 6 Abandoned-Place Stories That Did Not End With the Photograph.
6 Abandoned-Place Stories That Did Not End With the Photograph
An empty hall or a roof open to the sky can make a powerful photograph. It can also leave a misleading impression that the place’s story sto...
6 Travel Ideas for People Who Love Gardens and Unusual Landscapes
Some travel photographs suggest a whole mood: lunch beside a river, a slow walk through a garden or a landscape so unfamiliar that you want ...
4 Storybook Places with Real Histories to Discover
Some places make you think of a storybook before you know much about them. A palace rises through trees, water reflects a decorated façade o...