Ancient Garden Fountain Designers

Multi-talented individuals, fountain designers from the 16th to the late 18th century often served as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and highly educated scholars all in one person. Leonardo da Vinci as a innovative genius, inventor and scientific expert exemplified this Renaissance artist. He systematically recorded his findings in his c

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Keeping Your Large Outdoor Fountain Clean

Water fountains will last a long time with scheduled cleaning and maintenance. It is easy for foreign items to find their way into outdoor fountains, so keeping it clean is vital. Additionally, anywhere light from the sun mixes with still water, algae can form. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be dissolved into the water to elimin

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Agrippa’s Magnificent Water-lifting Appliance

In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting creation captivated the attention and approval of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the final references of the mechanism. It might have come to be dated once the Villa Medici was enabled to obtain water from the Acqua Felice, the early modern aqueduct, in 1592. In reality it was perhaps

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International Escapes: Much Closer Than You Think

It’s common to think an international getaway is too challenging for a weekend. Think again. Actually, lots of overseas destinations are close enough to be a worthwhile three-day weekend trip. Following is a list of destinations perfect for an outstanding long weekend. Montreal, Quebec, Canada Old-world elegance is front and center

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Weekend Getaways: You Don't Have To Go Too Far

Sometimes life calls for a weekend getaway to de-stress, see something new, and have a bit of fun. However, choosing which destination to travel to can be hard when you are only going to have a few days to stay there. The following is a list of a few perfect spots for a weekend trip you will love. New York City You can get to New York City by train

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