Mark A-to-Z: G is for Gold
Who could resist the allure of a gold-encrusted building? Ever since the Egyptians gilded the ancient temples – and with a particularly strong revival in the Byzantine churches – gold leaf has made an appearance in the built environment. Nowadays,
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