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

As initially conceived, water fountains were crafted to be practical, guiding water from streams or reservoirs to the residents of cities and villages, where the water could be used for cooking food, cleaning, and drinking. A supply of water higher in elevation than the fountain was necessary to pressurize the movement and send water squirting from

Installing an outdoor wall fountain requires that you take into account the dimensions of the space where you are going to put it. It is essential that the wall where you are going to hang it is sturdy enough to support its load. So areas or walls which are smaller will most likely require something lightweight. An electrical socket near the founta

In February 2014, a charge on sugar-sweetened beverages was enacted in Berkley, CA, making it the first city in the United States to submit such a law. The tax is thought to minimize sugary drink consumption and enhance the consumption of healthier drinks, such as water from fountains. First, the city conducted an analysis to evaluate whether peopl

When choosing the best cruise for you, it is good to note that while river cruises are similar in many ways to ocean cruises, there are also some big differences. The ships for ocean cruises are generally bigger than those made for river cruises, and offer more comforts in the individual rooms. Many more passengers can fit on them due to their more