15. Century

Architectural Transience

May 6, 2025

The city of Görlitz in the Lausatia region of Germany is famous for it's architectural heritage. The Holy Grave, also referred to as Görtlitz Jerusalem, is an artificial landscape with several buildings designed to reference Christian holy sites in Jerusalem in...

Storm surge events on the North Sea

Apr 2, 2024

12/26/838First documented storm surge in the North Sea; Approximately 2,500 deaths in what is now the Netherlands. 2/17/1164First Julian flood: 20,000 dead; First collapse of the Jade Bay, major damage in the Elbe area. 1/16/1219First Marcellus flood: 36,000 dead:...