Water-lifting System by Camillo Agrippa

In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting innovation captivated the attention and praise of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the very last references of the technology. Just years later, in 1592, the early contemporary Roman waterway, the Acqua Felice, was linked to the Medici’s villa, probably making the devic

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Cruise Trips to the Baltic States and Scandinavia

A cruise to Scandinavia is not complete without stops in the Baltic states too, a region with unique cultural traditions and lovely Old Towns that date back to the medieval vendors of the Hanseatic League. Several of the cities considered “most livable” in the world can be found in Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Everyone

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Historic Crete & The Minoans: Fountains

During archaeological excavations on the island of Crete, many kinds of channels have been discovered. These supplied water and eliminated it, including water from waste and storms. The main components employed were stone or clay. Terracotta was employed for canals and pipes, both rectangular and circular. These included cone-like and U-shaped clay

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The Advantages of Photovoltaic Garden Fountains

There are many different power options you can use for your garden wall fountain. While electrical power has been used up to now to power them, there has been renewed interest in environmentally-friendly solar powered models. Solar energy is a great way to power your water fountain, just be aware that initial expenses will most likely be higher. Th

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Renaissance Water Fountains of Tuscany

Two broad types of Tuscan water fountains widely known in the fifteenth century were the freestanding or "isolated" type, designed for the middle of a piazza, court or garden; and the "engaged" or wall water feature, set onto a wall at the end of a square or plaza. The Florentine wall fountain was the primary example from this period and is the han

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