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

11K views · 71 reactions | This is not Hogwarts or the castles of the Universal Beijing Resort, but the campus of the Hebei Academy of Fine Arts in Shijiazhuang, Hebei. The university often makes headlines for its neo-Gothic architecture, as well as a number of other ancient Chinese buildings. #Travel #Happy #FunChina #Duanwu #DragonBoatFestival | China Plus Culture | Facebook