Acqua Vergine: The Answer to Rome's Water Problems

Prior to 273, when the 1st elevated aqueduct, Aqua Anio Vetus, was established in Roma, inhabitants who resided on hills had to go further down to collect their water from natural sources. When aqueducts or springs weren’t accessible, people dwelling at raised elevations turned to water removed from underground or rainwater, which

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What You Can Visit in the Mediterranean

It is said that coastal Europe was the birthplace of modern civilization, including democracy, science, art, and wine. It is true that the “Old World” boasts thousands of years of history. If you lay in the sun on the beaches of Spain and Italy, study the historical sights of Greece and Jerusalem, or enjoy the beauty of

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Anglo Saxon Landscapes at the Time of the Norman Conquest

The introduction of the Normans in the second half of the eleventh century irreparably transformed The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to think about domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans

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River Cruises and Various Ports of Call

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

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