Nowadays, everyone, whether the veteran globetrotter or travel newbie, faces so many choices when planning a vacation that the process can become daunting. You may be excited about hiking through the mountains, unwinding by the seaside or even traveling to that far-away place you’ve only seen in movies. AMT Travel, an American Expr

Spreading useful hydraulic knowledge and fountain design ideas throughout Europe was accomplished with the printed papers and illustrated publications of the time. An internationally celebrated leader in hydraulics in the later part of the 1500's was a French water fountain designer, whose name has been lost to history. His expertise in creating la

Archaic Greeks were well known for creating the first freestanding statuary; up until then, most carvings were constructed out of walls and pillars as reliefs. Kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the majority of the statues. The kouroi were considered by the Greeks to represent beauty and were sculpted

Indoor fountains have been used for many years as helpful elements to create calming, worry-free environments for patients in clinics and wellness programs. People are fascinated by the comforting sounds of gently moving water which can result in a state of internal contemplation. Moreover, recovery seems to go faster when water features are includ

While today’s garden fountains are made in a variety of materials, most are crafted from metal. Those made from metals have clean lines and attractive sculptural elements, and are flexible enough to fit any budget and decor. The interior design of your home should set the look and feel of your yard and garden as well. A popular cho