Weekend Getaways: You Don't Have To Go Too Far

There are instances when a long weekend getaway is exactly what you need to chill out and unwind. But finding the right place for such a short trip is not always simple. There are, fortunately, lots of places that are great for an idyllic weekend away. New York City Visitors can get to New York City by train, plane or auto, so weekend getaways are

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Your Herb Garden: The Basics

A lot of gardeners notice that they are drawn to knowing more about herbal plants as they are simple to grow and excellent to use in cooking. They are incredibly easy to grow both indoors or outdoors, and offer instant gratification as you can incorporate them in a wide array of recipes including soups, marinades and sauces. Maintaining your herb g

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Gian Bernini's Public Fountains

There are numerous renowned water fountains in Rome’s city center. One of the best ever sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini planned, conceptualized and built nearly all of them. He was furthermore a urban architect, in addition to his abilities as a fountain developer, and records of his life's work ar

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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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