The first freestanding statuary was designed by the Archaic Greeks, a recognized success since until then the only carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and columns. Kouros figures, statues of young, good-looking male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the majority of the statues. Regarded as by Greeks to represent beauty, the kouroi were
Contemporary Garden Decoration: Garden Fountains and their Beginnings
The incredible architecture of a fountain allows it to provide clean water or shoot water high into air for dramatic effect and it can also serve as an excellent design feature to complement your home. Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with drink
Contemporary Garden Decoration: Garden Fountains and their Beginnings
The incredible architecture of a fountain allows it to provide clean water or shoot water high into air for dramatic effect and it can also serve as an excellent design feature to complement your home. Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with drink
River Cruising Popularity Increases
As the proverb goes, the road best traveled is actually a river. There continues to be an uptick in the number of passengers picking this luxury holiday option. Moreover, this type of cruising offers more features than ever before. Travelers have gone on cruises for generations, but these days river cruises are becoming a more popular travel option
The Best Destinations for the Perfect Honeymoon
Let’s not ignore the memorable honeymoon holiday that comes after the “I do’sâ€Â. These days more and more cruise lines and holiday resorts are catering to newlyweds by including special honeymoon deals with lots of romantic extras. Some of the first experiences honeymooners should share