A water fountain is an architectural piece that pours water into a basin or jets it high into the air in order to supply drinking water, as well as for decorative purposes. The main purpose of a fountain was originally strictly functional. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to supply drinkable water as well as bathing water for cit

In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting innovation captivated the notice and approval of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the last mentions of the mechanism. Merely years afterward, in 1592, the earliest modern Roman aqueduct, the Acqua Felice, was hooked up to the Medici’s villa, possibly making the device o

A cruise along the coastlines of the African continent will allow you to retrace the path of early Dutch, British, German, and Portuguese explorers. From aged tribal traditions to colonial influences, you will experience a spectrum of cultures in countries such as Mozambique, Madagascar, Senegal, and Mauritius. South Africa boasts spectacular mount

The water from springs and other sources was originally supplied to the occupants of nearby towns and municipalities through water fountains, whose design was largely practical, not aesthetic. A source of water higher in elevation than the fountain was needed to pressurize the flow and send water spraying from the fountain's nozzle, a system withou

Off-board tours at ports of call can be as spectacular as being on board the cruise. A distinctive array of experiences comes with any European river cruise. Open yourself to new adventures and new worlds by cruising one of Europe’s magnificent rivers. You will gather limitless insights into Europe’s lively cultura