Archaic Greek Artistry: Outdoor Statuary

Up right up until the Archaic Greeks introduced the first freestanding statuary, a remarkable success, carvings had mostly been accomplished 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, viewed by the Greeks to symbo

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So How do River Cruises Differ from Ocean Cruises?

Even though river cruises and ocean cruises are comparable in many aspects, you will find some critical differences as well. Ocean liners have a tendency to be substantially larger and you will get additional amenities in each room. Therefore, they are able to hold many more guests. On river ships, since there are not as many passengers, the atmosp

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The Myriad Designs of Wall Fountains

Small patios or courtyards are an ideal place to install wall fountains because they add style to an area with little space. Whatever design of outdoor wall fountain you are searching for whether it be traditional, contemporary, classic, or Asian you will certainly find the one you like best. While there are innumerable prefabricated ones on the ma

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Play, Discover and Learn Aboard a Luxury World Cruise

More and more cruise lines are adding intercontinental journeys to their offerings because these sea trips have increased in popularity. Right now, there are in excess of 25 million passengers each year traveling on the oceans, seas and rivers all over the world. Globetrotters these days find themselves with myriad options in terms of itinerary, th

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