Anglo-Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest

The arrival of the Normans in the 2nd half of the 11th century irreparably improved The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. The talent of the Normans exceeded the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. Nonetheless the Normans had to pacify the entire territory before they could concentrate on home life, domestic architecture,

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The Early, Largely Ignored, Water-Moving Alternative

In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting creation attracted the notice and admiration of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the very last mentions of the gadget. It could be that the Acqua Felice, the second of Rome’s initial modern aqueducts made the unit obsolete when it was connected to the Villa Medici in 15

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Use a Outdoor Fountain To Help Boost Air Quality

An otherwise lackluster ambiance can be livened up with an indoor wall fountain. Your eyes, your ears and your well-being can be favorably influenced by including this type of indoor feature in your house. Scientific research supports the theory that water fountains are good for you. The negative ions generated by water features are countered by th

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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

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