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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Archaic Greek Artwork: Garden Statuary

Up until the Archaic Greeks created the very first freestanding statuary, a remarkable achievement, carvings had mainly been completed in walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi were considered by the Greeks to rep

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Intimate Getaways: Over-The-Top Vacations

An anniversary trip can incorporate romance, trust and intimacy, whether it’s a wooden anniversary in Amsterdam or a re-creation of your honeymoon after 25 years. And for the couple getting near the Ruby anniversary? In contrast to a honeymoon where couples primarily seek leisure, an anniversary vacation demands more preparation. A

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How River Cruises Are Rising in Popularity

It is said that the road best traveled is actually a river. There continues to be an uptick in the numbers of travelers picking this luxury holiday option. Moreover, this kind of cruising features more features than ever before. People have gone on cruises for generations, but these days river cruises are turning into a more common travel method, s

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