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
Caring For Outdoor Garden Fountains
A very important first step is to consider the proportions of the outdoor wall fountain with regards to the space you have available for it. In order to hold up its total weight, a solid wall is required. Note that small areas or walls will require a lightweight fountain. In order for the fountain to have electrical power, a nearby electrical outle
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
Tours for Every Pursuit and Every Interest
Your bucket list may be chock full of fun escapades from hiking Peru’s Inca Trail, surfing the waves in Costa Rica, to horseback riding through the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, or running with the bulls in Pamplona. Try a few of the other adventure tours out there such as an invigorating drive along the French Riviera
Victor Recordings During the Electrical Recording Period
The early 1920s marked the beginning of radio as being a medium for home enjoyment. This advancement gave Victor and the remainder of the record-generating industry a new set of troubles. Initial, audio began to become out there more than the air for gratis. Up coming, music had a clearer and more “natural†seem when co