The Impact of the Norman Conquest on Anglo Saxon Landscaping

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

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Use a Outdoor Wall Fountain To Help Boost Air Quality

An otherwise boring ambiance can be pepped up with an indoor wall fountain. Your senses and your health can benefit from the putting in of one of these indoor features. Science supports the theory that water fountains are good for you. Modern-day machines create positive ions which are balanced out by the negative ions discharged by water features.

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Vacationing along Europe’s Storied Rivers

Discover the finest of Europe’s historical waterways by boat. Traveling by ship is a memorable way to experience the beauty 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, deluxe rooms with state-of

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The Beautiful First Wonders by Bernini

The Barcaccia, Bernini's very first fountain, is a striking chef d'oeuvre built at the foot of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna. To this day, this area is flooded with Roman locals and tourists alike who enjoy debate and each other's company. Bernini would without a doubt have been happy to know that people still flock to what has become on

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