8 of the World's Greatest Hikes

The greatest journeys are more than the steps you take, they are about the insights and impact you receive from the locale - they are about stepping into a destination’s culture and history. Still, these adventures are not as easy they sound. They will make you test yourself physically and test your will, creating an indelible impr

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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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What Are Garden Fountains Made From?

While today’s garden fountains are made in a variety of materials, most are crafted from metal. Those made from metals have clean lines and attractive sculptural elements, and are flexible enough to fit any budget and decor. The interior design of your home should set the look and feel of your yard and garden as well. A popular cho

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Agrippa’s Magnificent Water-lifting Appliance

In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting creation captivated the attention and approval of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the final references of the mechanism. It might have come to be dated once the Villa Medici was enabled to obtain water from the Acqua Felice, the early modern aqueduct, in 1592. In reality it was perhaps

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