Architectural Statues in Historic Greece

A good number of sculptors were paid by the temples to accentuate the elaborate pillars and archways with renderings of the gods until the time period came to a close and many Greeks began to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred, when it became more typical for sculptors to represent ordinary men and women as well. Portraitur

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What You Can Visit in the Mediterranean

It is said that coastal Europe was the birthplace of modern civilization, including democracy, science, art, and wine. It is true that the “Old World” boasts thousands of years of history. If you lay in the sun on the beaches of Spain and Italy, study the historical sights of Greece and Jerusalem, or enjoy the beauty of

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Ancient Crete & The Minoans: Wall Fountains

Various kinds of conduits have been unveiled through archaeological excavations on the island of Crete, the birthplace of Minoan civilization. These supplied water and removed it, including water from waste and storms. The primary components used were stone or clay. Terracotta was selected for channels and conduits, both rectangle-shaped and spheri

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Anglo-Saxon Gardens During the Norman Conquest

The introduction of the Normans in the second half of the 11th century significantly altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The expertise of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in design and agriculture at the time of the conquest. However the Normans had to pacify the whole territory before they could focus on home life, domestic architecture

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