Industrial Heritage

Beyond Headlines: Authentic Cultural Immersion in Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela

When I told my fellow preservation students I was spending two weeks in Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela, their reactions ranged from concerned to outright alarmed. *You're going where? During winter break? Are you insane?* Fair questions, I suppose. Venezuela doesn't exactly...

Medieval Meets Modern: Urban Explorer's Guide to Turku's Hidden Corners

Standing on the medieval cobblestones of Turku Castle's courtyard, I found myself tracing the weathered stone walls with my fingertips, feeling centuries of history beneath my touch. This wasn't my first visit to a European medieval stronghold, but there's something...