Up right up until the Archaic Greeks introduced the first freestanding statuary, a remarkable success, carvings had mostly been accomplished in walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi, viewed by the Greeks to symbo

The castles found in Europe are each note-worthy and deserving of their own fairy tale. These historical pieces of architecture have outlived conflicts, fires, and many decades, and have remained standing. From the Islands in Greece to the cliffs in Scotland, every single castle has a unique history, and some may even have some ghosts lurking about

The reflective properties of water means it can make smaller areas look larger than they are. Dark materials increase the reflective properties of a fountain or water feature. Use underwater lights, which come in many different forms and colors, to display your new feature at night. Eco-lights fueled by sunlight can be used during the day whereas y

Even before the journey commences, both veteran travelers and novices have so many decisions to make before embarking on a vacation. Your fantasy might be to reach the highest mountain, to chill to the sounds of the ocean or to actually stand in the place you read about in your last book. AMT Travel, an American Express Travel Representative, has t

Even before the journey commences, both veteran travelers and novices have so many decisions to make before embarking on a vacation. Your fantasy might be to reach the highest mountain, to chill to the sounds of the ocean or to actually stand in the place you read about in your last book. AMT Travel, an American Express Travel Representative, has t