The arrival of the Normans in the 2nd half of the eleventh century irreparably transformed The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. The skill of the Normans exceeded the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. But home life, household architecture, and decoration were out of the question until the Normans taken over the rest of
Cruise the Mediterranean
It is widely thought that modern civilization was begun along the shores of Southern Europe – from the start of science and democracy to viticulture and art. You can discover the history of the “Old World†along its shores. It will be difficult going home again once you have laid on the beaches of Italy
Intimate Getaways: Something Unique
An anniversary trip can integrate romance, trust and intimacy, whether it’s a wooden anniversary in Amsterdam or a re-creation of your honeymoon after twenty five years. And then you have those lovebirds who are almost at the 40 -year mark? Different from a honeymoon where a couple wants to relax and have fun, especially after the
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
The Beautiful First Wonders by Bernini
The Barcaccia, Bernini's very first fountain, is a striking chef d'oeuvre built at the foot of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna. To this day, this area is flooded with Roman locals and tourists alike who enjoy debate and each other's company. Bernini would without a doubt have been happy to know that people still flock to what has become on