Adventures Await in the Americas and the Caribbean Islands

You will find great cultural diversity throughout the many different countries that make up the Americas and the Caribbean, from the northern tip of Canada to Cape Horn in the south, as well as dazzling landscapes. The Caribbean is certainly deserving of its reputation for a laid-back, calm lifestyle, though each island from Aruba and Antigua to St

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The Best Destinations for the Perfect Honeymoon

Let’s not ignore the memorable honeymoon holiday that comes after the “I do’s”. 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

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Greece: Architectural Sculpture

Though the majority of sculptors were remunerated by the temples to embellish the elaborate columns and archways with renderings of the gods of old, as the period came to a close, it became more common for sculptors to portray ordinary people as well mainly because plenty of Greeks had started to think of their religion as superstitious rather than

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Water Lifting Devices in Early Fountains

Early cases of devices utilized to lift water are Ctesibius’ pump, Archimedes’ Screw, and the waterwheel, and there is data of their usage going all the way back to the Hellenistic era. Yet each gadget had its shotcomings, and none were ideal to provide water to the landscape from the local aqueduct, the Acqua Verg

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Egyptian Gardens and Their Influence on Europe

The Egyptian gardens are the most historical gardens that we have particular records of. Dating back into the centuries before Christ, pictures and engravings demonstrate that Egyptian homes were built around a collection of courtyards that showcased flora that was both functional and elaborate. Originally, a row of trees along the inner wall of th

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