A good number of sculptors were paid by the temples to accentuate the elaborate pillars and archways with renderings of the gods until the time period came to a close and many Greeks began to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred, when it became more typical for sculptors to represent ordinary men and women as well. Portraitur
The Myriad Reasons to Add a Fountain
The inclusion of a wall water feature or an outdoor garden fountain is a great way to embellish your yard or garden design. Many modern designers and craftsmen have been influenced by historical fountains and water features. As such, introducing one of these to your home design is a great way to connect it to the past. The advantage of having a gar
What Makes a Perfect Honeymoon?
One of the great parts after the big wedding is the awesome honeymoon that follows. One thing cruise lines and resorts have come to recognize is that more and more newlyweds want exclusive honeymoon packages designed just for them. What is certain is that honeymooners are on the lookout for the perfect place to relax, reinvigorate and share intimat
What Makes a Perfect Honeymoon?
One of the great parts after the big wedding is the awesome honeymoon that follows. One thing cruise lines and resorts have come to recognize is that more and more newlyweds want exclusive honeymoon packages designed just for them. What is certain is that honeymooners are on the lookout for the perfect place to relax, reinvigorate and share intimat
Agrippa’s Intriguing Water-lifting Machine
Although the mechanism created by Agrippa for lifting water gained the esteem of Andrea Bacci in 1588, it seemed to fade away not very long after. It may possibly be that the Acqua Felice, the second of Rome’s initial modern channels made the unit outdated when it was attached to the Villa Medici in 1592. The better account is that