Up until the Archaic Greeks created the very first freestanding statuary, a remarkable achievement, carvings had mainly been completed 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 were considered by the Greeks to rep

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

In Rome’s city center, there are many easily recognized water fountains. Pretty much all of them were planned, conceived and built by one of the greatest sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Traces of his life's efforts are obvious all through the roads of Rome simply because, in addition to his skills

Journeying through the Caribbean and the Americas means experiencing the significant differences in culture, lifestyle, and natural wonders of each country. The Caribbean is a hodgepodge of influences from Spain, Britain, France, the Netherlands, and Africa, although the well-known Caribbean laid-back atmosphere is everywhere from Antigua and Aruba

Your garden wall fountain can be powered by any number of power sources. Older fountains have historically been powered by electricity, but due to a greater interest in eco-friendly fountains, solar power is used in newer models. Solar energy is a great way to run your water fountain, just be aware that initial expenses will most likely be higher.