Glass blowing developed around 1st century BCE in Palestine. Although the art of stained glass did not reach its height until Europe's Gothic Era, we find written descriptions of it dating as far back ...

the cathedral became Jerusalem itself – this was the aim and essence of sacred Gothic art and architecture. The sequence on the magical beauty of stained glass and gothic structure is inspiring.

art, and resilience. Towering at 515 feet, this Gothic icon is the tallest twin-spired church in the world, captivating 20,000 visitors daily. From 13th-century stained-glass masterpieces to ...