Contemporary Sculpture in Old Greece

Even though the majority of sculptors were paid by the temples to embellish the detailed columns and archways with renderings of the gods, as the time period came to a close, it became more prevalent for sculptors to portray common people as well because plenty of Greeks had begun to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred. Port

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Taking Care Of Landscape Fountains

Installing an outdoor wall fountain requires that you take into account the dimensions of the space where you are going to put it. It is essential that the wall where you are going to hang it is sturdy enough to support its load. So areas or walls which are smaller will most likely require something lightweight. An electrical socket near the founta

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Rome’s Ingenious Water Delivery Solutions

Aqua Anio Vetus, the first raised aqueduct assembled in Rome, started providing the men and women living in the hills with water in 273 BC, though they had counted on natural springs up till then. Throughout this time period, there were only 2 other techniques capable of supplying water to higher areas, subterranean wells and cisterns, which gather

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Traveling Just the Way You like

There appears to be a special tour for every destination! Is walking better for you or would you want a bicycle to get about? Maybe you’re a wine connoisseur or a foodie. Do you enjoy the company of other people when you take a trip, or would you prefer to go it alone? Is your perfect getaway one adventure after the other? Or, are

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Seeing the Mediterranean

It is widely held that modern civilization was begun along the shores of Southern Europe – from the start of science and democracy to viticulture and art. You can explore the history of the “Old World” along its coasts. Whether you lay in the sun on the beaches of Spain and Italy, study the historical s

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