You can improve your exterior area by including a wall fountain or an outdoor garden water feature to your property or gardening project. Contemporary artists and fountain builders alike use historic fountains and water features to shape their creations. As such, the effect of adding one of these to your home decor binds it to past times. The water
Where did Large Garden Fountains Originate from?
The dramatic or decorative effect of a fountain is just one of the purposes it fulfills, as well as delivering drinking water and adding a decorative touch to your property. Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Inhabitants of cities, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which me
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
The Delights of the Caribbean Islands and the Americas
Sailing through the Caribbean and the Americas means experiencing the significant differences in culture, lifestyle, and natural wonders of each country. The Caribbean is a hodgepodge of influences from Spain, Britain, France, the Netherlands, and Africa, although the quintessential Caribbean laid-back feeling is everywhere from Antigua and Aruba t
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