In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting innovation captivated the attention and praise of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the very last references of the technology. Just years later, in 1592, the early contemporary Roman waterway, the Acqua Felice, was linked to the Medici’s villa, probably making the devic

The arrival of the Normans in the later half of the eleventh century greatly altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The skill of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to think about domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans

River cruises are distinct trips. They sail at a slow enough speed that you can really take in and enjoy all the stunning sights, and the amenities they offer will make you glad to be on a ship. When you take a river cruise through Europe you will have the chance to disembark and engage in interesting excursions, while back on board you will enjoy

River cruises are distinct trips. They sail at a slow enough speed that you can really take in and enjoy all the stunning sights, and the amenities they offer will make you glad to be on a ship. When you take a river cruise through Europe you will have the chance to disembark and engage in interesting excursions, while back on board you will enjoy

River cruises are distinct trips. They sail at a slow enough speed that you can really take in and enjoy all the stunning sights, and the amenities they offer will make you glad to be on a ship. When you take a river cruise through Europe you will have the chance to disembark and engage in interesting excursions, while back on board you will enjoy