The arrival of the Normans in the later half of the eleventh century greatly altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The skill of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to think about domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans

The arrival of the Normans in the later half of the eleventh century greatly altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The skill of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to think about domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans

As initially conceived, water fountains were crafted to be practical, guiding water from streams or reservoirs to the residents of cities and villages, where the water could be used for cooking food, cleaning, and drinking. A supply of water higher in elevation than the fountain was necessary to pressurize the movement and send water squirting from

A cruise to Scandinavia is not complete without stops in the Baltic states, a region with distinctive cultural traditions and lovely Old Towns dating back to the medieval traders of the Hanseatic League. Some of the cities considered “most livable” in the world can be found in Finland, Sweden, and Norway. With its color

When it’s time to choose your annual family trip, you need to keep in mind: it’s not a one stop shop. As the household grows, so do the interests and hobbies. Regardless of whether you are vacationing with youngsters, energetic middle schoolers, sulky teenagers, or a large family, the perfect vacation is out there,