The first freestanding statuary was designed by the Archaic Greeks, a recognized success since until then the only carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and columns. Kouros figures, statues of young, good-looking male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the majority of the statues. Regarded as by Greeks to represent beauty, the kouroi were

More and more cruise lines are adding intercontinental journeys to their offerings because these sea trips have increased in popularity. Right now, there are in excess of 25 million passengers each year traveling on the oceans, seas and rivers all over the world. Globetrotters these days find themselves with myriad options in terms of itinerary, th

Water fountains were originally practical in function, used to convey water from rivers or creeks to towns and villages, supplying the residents with clean water to drink, bathe, and cook with. To produce water flow through a fountain until the late 1800’s, and produce a jet of water, mandated the force of gravity and a water sourc

The greatest journeys are more than the steps you take, they are about the insights and impact you receive from the destination. They are about stepping into a destination’s culture and history. Still, these adventures are not as effortless they sound. They will test your durability both physically and mentally, leaving you with a

Due to the rising interest in worldwide journeys, many cruise lines are including global destinations to their itineraries. The increased interest in traveling across the world’s oceans, seas and rivers means that the current figure of 25 million passengers per year will increase in the near future. The myriad options for todayâ