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
Contemporary Garden Decoration: Garden Fountains and their Beginnings
The incredible architecture of a fountain allows it to provide clean water or shoot water high into air for dramatic effect and it can also serve as an excellent design feature to complement your home. Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with drink
Rome’s Ingenious Water Delivery Solutions
Aqua Anio Vetus, the first raised aqueduct assembled in Rome, started providing the men and women living in the hills with water in 273 BC, though they had counted on natural springs up till then. Throughout this time period, there were only 2 other techniques capable of supplying water to higher areas, subterranean wells and cisterns, which gather
Ten Off-the-Beaten Hikes for Your Bucket List
Wouldn’t it be great to leave all your stress behind and travel to where no one knows you? Detach from the every day and reinvigorate yourself with the magnificence of nature on some of the most out of the way treks. Go from Africa’s 3rd greatest summit to the Australian deserts or visit the most southern point in
The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Outdoor Water fountains
It is important to carefully maintain water fountains for them to work properly. A common concern with fountains is that they tend to gather dirt and debris, so it is essential that you keep it free from this. Additionally, anywhere light from the sun combines with still water, algae can form. Blend hydrogen peroxide, sea salt, or vinegar into the