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
Tours Aplenty
Nowadays, there are so many kinds of tours and respective ports of call to pick from that it seems difficult to decide how you want to travel and where you want to go. You can choose from any kind of transportation to get around, walking or cycling are just two of the options. Wine tasting or bistro hopping might be more to your liking. Do you favo
What It Takes to Arrange A Family Vacation
When it comes time to choose your family vacation, bear in mind one thing: one size does not fit all. Families change and so do their tastes and interests. It does not matter if you are traveling with a large extended family or a smaller tight-knit unit, the ideal holiday is possible for all. Let’s face it, family good quality time
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
Modern Water Fountains And Obesity
Berkley, CA residents voted for a sugar-sweetened beverages tax in February 2014, the first of its kind in the United States. By taxing sugary drinks, the city hopes to inspire more people to decide on healthier options, such as water. The aim of the research was to evaluate the state of community drinking water fountains and figure out if there is