The arrival of the Normans in the 2nd half of the eleventh century irreparably transformed The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. The skill of the Normans exceeded the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. But home life, household architecture, and decoration were out of the question until the Normans taken over the rest of

You can improve your exterior space by adding a wall fountain or an outdoor garden water feature to your property or gardening project. Historical fountains and water features have sparked the interest of contemporary designers as well as fountain manufacturers. You can also reinforce the connection to the past by adding one of these to your home's

Fuel your spirit and your heart by cruising Europe’s storied rivers. Traveling by ship is a memorable way to experience the delights of rivers such as the Elbe, Rhine, Loire, Danube, Duoro, Volga, and Dnieper. In addition to exciting local excursions, these smaller boats offer world-class dining and entertainment, lavish rooms with

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

A fountain, an amazing piece of engineering, not only supplies drinking water as it pours into a basin, it can also launch water high into the air for an extraordinary effect. Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Inhabitants of urban areas, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, w