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

Whether you want an elegant or a laid-back vacation, you can be sure that there’s a great place out there for you. Sometimes going on a vacation and spending quality time with the one you love goes further than any gift ever could. And, more and more resorts are catering particularly to couples as a get away from the daily grind. T

Having a pond in the vicinity of your outdoor water fountain is no longer required because they can now be situated on a wall close by. Excavating, installing and maintaining a nearby pond are no longer needed. Since this feature is self-contained, no plumbing work is needed. All the same, water needs to be added consistently. Your pond should alwa

Dissiminating useful hydraulic knowledge and water feature design ideas throughout Europe was accomplished with the written papers and illustrated books of the time. An internationally recognized innovator in hydraulics in the late 1500's was a French fountain engineer, whose name has been lost to history. His competence in designing gardens and gr

More and more cruise lines are adding intercontinental journeys to their offerings because these sea trips have increased in popularity. Right now, there are in excess of 25 million passengers each year traveling on the oceans, seas and rivers all over the world. Globetrotters these days find themselves with myriad options in terms of itinerary, th