The arrival of the Normans in the later half of the eleventh century greatly altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The skill of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to think about domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans

Up right up until the Archaic Greeks introduced the first freestanding statuary, a remarkable success, carvings had mostly been accomplished in walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi, viewed by the Greeks to symbo

Unfortunately, Agrippa’s wonderful plan for lifting water was not mentioned a lot after 1588, when Andrea Bacci praised it openly. Only years afterward, in 1592, the early modern Roman aqueduct, the Acqua Felice, was attached to the Medici’s villa, probably making the technology outdated. Though it is more very lik

Although they come in different materials, contemporary garden fountains tend to be made of metal. Those made from metals have clean lines and unique sculptural elements, and are flexible enough to fit any budget and decor. If you have a modern look and feel to your interior design, your yard and garden should have that same style. At present, copp

There seems to be a special tour for every holiday destination! Will you get around on foot or use a bicycle? Maybe you’re more interested in sampling wines or trying new foods to please your pallete. Do you really like sightseeing with a guide or do prefer to go it alone? Is an escapade more your thing? Or, do you want to investig