Architectural history

The Romans adopted the external language of classical Greek architecture for their own purposes, which were so different from Greek buildings as to create a new architectural style. The two styles are often considered one body of classical architecture. Sometimes that approach is productive, and sometimes it hinders understanding by causing us to judge Roman buildings by Greek standards. ...more on Wikipedia about "Roman architecture"

Russian architecture follows a tradition whose roots were established in the Eastern Slavic state of Kievan Rus'. After the fall of Kiev, Russian architectural history continued in the principalities of Vladimir-Suzdal, and Novgorod, and the succeeding states of Muscovy, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and the modern Russian Federation. ...more on Wikipedia about "Russian architecture"

The Sumerians generally built structures using mud brick. The most famous type of Sumerian architecture was the Ziggurat. ...more on Wikipedia about "Sumerian architecture"

The term Victorian architecture can refer to one of a number of architectural styles predominantly in the Victorian era. As with the latter, the period of building that it covers may slightly overlap the actual reign of Victoria after whom it is named. ...more on Wikipedia about "Victorian architecture"

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