The First Outdoor Public Fountains

The water from rivers and other sources was initially provided to the inhabitants of nearby communities and municipalities via water fountains, whose design was mainly practical, not aesthetic. In the years before electricity, the spray of fountains was driven by gravity alone, commonly using an aqueduct or water source located far away in the near

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See Europe’s Wonders on a River Cruise

Fuel your spirit and your heart by cruising Europe’s storied rivers. Traveling by ship is a memorable way to experience the delights of rivers such as the Elbe, Rhine, Loire, Danube, Duoro, Volga, and Dnieper. In addition to exciting local excursions, these smaller boats offer world-class dining and entertainment, lavish rooms with

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Close-to-Home Weekend Getaways

After a long week, sometimes a quick getaway can replenish your batteries and renew your energy. Although finding the right place for such a short trip is not always easy. The following is a list of some great spots for a weekend trip you will love. New York City Depending on where you reside, The Big Apple can be reached quite easily by flying, dr

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Statues As a Staple of Vintage Art in Historic Greece

The initial freestanding sculpture was developed by the Archaic Greeks, a recognized accomplishment since until then the sole carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Kouros figures, sculptures of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the greater part of the statues. The kouroi, considered by the Greeks to ex

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Outdoor Fountains And Public Policy

The very first American city to implement a tax on high calorie drinks was Berkley, California in February 2014. The purpose is to get men and women drinking more water and other natural drinks by raising the price tag of soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks. Efforts were made to find out the state of neighborhood drinking water fountains in both

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