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

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

A cruise through the Baltic Sea allows you to visit both Scandinavia and the Baltic countries, which have enchanting Old Towns that date back to a time when medieval merchants traveled the region. If you choose to visit big cosmopolitan cities, some of the world’s “most livable” are in Scandinavia. Norw

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

An anniversary vacation promises to combine all aspects love, whether you have been a couple for 5 years or 50. And what about those two people inching towards the forty year anniversary? While honeymoons are for unwinding, especially after the many months or possibly years of preparation, anniversary trips might need some more preparing. The very