8 of the World's Greatest Hikes

The greatest journeys are more than the steps you take, they are about the insights and impact you receive from the locale - they are about stepping into a destination’s culture and history. Still, these adventures are not as easy they sound. They will make you test yourself physically and test your will, creating an indelible impr

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What Are Garden Fountains Made From?

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

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Outdoor Wall Fountains: The Numerous Designs on the Market

If you want to create a place to relax and add some pizzazz to a small area such as a patio or courtyard, wall fountains are perfect because they do not take up much space. When considering the many types of outdoor wall fountains available including traditional, vintage, modern, or Asian, you are certain to find one best suited to your design idea

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What Are Garden Fountains Made From?

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

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"Primitive" Greek Art: Large Statuary

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

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