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

Flash back to your last fantastic trip. Why has it stayed in your mind for so long? Was it the place? That was probably a major component. However, the people who went with you were instrumental in making it fun. All you wish and want from a trip often times is time to enjoy with your loved ones. And other times, ones goes away to meet new people,

The castles found in Europe are each note-worthy and deserving of their own fairy tale. These historical pieces of architecture have outlived conflicts, fires, and many decades, and have remained standing. From the Islands in Greece to the cliffs in Scotland, every single castle has a unique history, and some may even have some ghosts lurking about

You can improve your exterior area by including a wall fountain or an outdoor garden water feature to your property or gardening project. Contemporary artists and fountain builders alike use historic fountains and water features to shape their creations. As such, the effect of adding one of these to your home decor binds it to past times. The water

The Anglo-Saxon way of life was dramatically changed by the introduction of the Normans in the later eleventh century. Architecture and gardening were attributes that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation. But there was no time for home life, domesticated architecture, and decoration until the Norm