The Early Society: Fountains

A variety of different kinds of conduits have been unveiled through archaeological excavations on the island of Crete, the birthplace of Minoan civilization. These provided water and removed it, including water from waste and deluges. They were commonly made from terracotta or stone. When terracotta was chosen, it was frequently for canals as well

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Take Charge of Your Vacation

Thinking back, what was your most unforgettable trip? What made it the best trip ever? Was it the place? That was probably a major component. Though, the people who accompanied you were instrumental in making it memorable. Sometimes a pleasant holiday with your friends and/or family is really all you seek. And other times, you want to get a

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The 10 Greatest Offbeat Treks

Wouldn’t it be fantastic to leave all your worries behind and travel to where no one knows you? Detach from the monotonous and reinvigorate yourself with the magnificence of nature on some of the most remote treks. Go from Africa’s third greatest summit to the Australian deserts or visit the most southerly point in

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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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Renaissance Water Fountains of Tuscany

Two broad types of Tuscan water fountains widely known in the fifteenth century were the freestanding or "isolated" type, designed for the middle of a piazza, court or garden; and the "engaged" or wall water feature, set onto a wall at the end of a square or plaza. The Florentine wall fountain was the primary example from this period and is the han

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