Architectural Statues in Historic Greece

A good number of sculptors were paid by the temples to accentuate the elaborate pillars and archways with renderings of the gods until the time period came to a close and many Greeks began to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred, when it became more typical for sculptors to represent ordinary men and women as well. Portraitur

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AMT Vacation is the Place To Book Your Five Stars Travel

Even before the journey commences, there are endless travel options, for both veteran travelers and novices. Your fantasy vacation might be to go on a challenging adventure, unwind by the ocean or visit the place you have only read about. AMT Travel, an American Express Travel Representative, can be the one to take you anywhere in the world in extr

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The Earliest Public Water Features

The water from springs and other sources was initially supplied to the residents of nearby towns and municipalities via water fountains, whose purpose was largely practical, not aesthetic. A source of water higher in elevation than the fountain was required to pressurize the flow and send water spraying from the fountain's spout, a technology witho

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Hydro-Statics & Public Fountains: An Overview

When in equilibrium, liquid delivers force to its container or any other material it comes in contact with. These fall into two groups, hydrostatic load or outside force. When pushing against a level wall, the fluid applies equal force at various points on the wall. All points on an object’s surface are affected by vertical pressur

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