107K views · 2.3K reactions | From simple yurts to soaring Gothic cathedrals, ancient architecture wasn’t just shelter—it was symbolism, spirituality, and survival. Dig deep enough, and you keep finding one group at the center: the Freemasons. Why did their knowledge have to go underground? Because at times in history, being one was a death sentence. | The Randall Carlson | Facebook

Hohenzollern castle by @sebastianoochristian in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Hohenzollern Castle is one of the most breathtaking hilltop fortresses in Europe. Originally built in the 11th century, it served as the ancestral seat of the powerful Hohenzollern family the dynasty that later ruled Prussia and the German Empire. The present castle, completed in the mid-19th century under King Frederick William IV of Prussia, is a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture. With its soaring towers, grand co

The Cathedral of Reims, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, holds a unique place in French history as the traditional site for the coronation of French monarchs. Its construction began in 1211 and it became renowned for its stunning stained glass windows and the Smiling Angel, a famous statue on its facade. (Can you spot it? 😉) Story continues in the comments. — #reims #reimscity #reimstourisme #cathedraledereims #reimscathedral #frenchlife #frenchhistory #frencharchitecture | Saving Castles

10K views · 360 reactions | Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Reims. The Crown Jewel of Gothic Architecture | Saving Castles | Facebook