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

You can animate your living area by installing an indoor wall fountain. Your eyes, your ears and your health can be favorably influenced by including this type of indoor feature in your home. Scientific research supports the theory that water fountains are good for you. The negative ions emitted by water features are counterbalanced with the positi

To take part in the exciting expedition of moving through the enormous oceans aboard an opulent 5-star cruiser is to leave your stresses behind. Certainly, there are many other travel solutions that will get you to your destination in much less time, but none of them can compare to the luxury and decadence of a cruise. This sort of voyage lets you

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

While river cruises and ocean cruises share a number of similarities, there are also various — and considerable — differences between the two. The ships for ocean cruises are generally more substantial than those used for river cruises, and have more features in the individual rooms. Many additional travelers can t