Acqua Vergine: The Answer to Rome's Water Problems

Prior to 273, when the 1st elevated aqueduct, Aqua Anio Vetus, was established in Roma, inhabitants who resided on hills had to go further down to collect their water from natural sources. When aqueducts or springs weren’t accessible, people dwelling at raised elevations turned to water removed from underground or rainwater, which

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A Different Kind of Intimate Getaway

An anniversary vacation promises to combine all aspects love, whether you have been a couple for 5 years or 50. And what about those two people inching towards the forty year anniversary? While honeymoons are for unwinding, especially after the many months or possibly years of preparation, anniversary trips might need some more preparing. The very

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The Main Characteristics of Ancient Greek Statues

The first freestanding statuary was designed by the Archaic Greeks, a recognized success since until then the only carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and columns. Kouros figures, statues of young, good-looking male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the majority of the statues. Regarded as by Greeks to represent beauty, the kouroi were

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The Basics of Herbaceous Garden Plants

An Overview of Containers Gardening & Herbaceous Plants. You will receive immediate gratification when you grow herbs in the garden as they can be employed in cooking sauces, soups, marinades and a range of other recipes. Though you may presume you have to get out and prune regularly with an herb garden this is not true, but even better you can kee

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Get away to Paradise with That Special Someone

It’s up to you what sort of romantic getaway is best for you, no matter if it’s at some lavish resort or a more relaxed place where you can share quiet, romantic moments. Often times taking a vacation and spending quality time with the person you love goes further than any gift ever could. And, many vacation resort

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