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
Cruise Trips to the Baltic States and Scandinavia
A cruise to Scandinavia is not complete without stops in the Baltic states too, a region with unique cultural traditions and lovely Old Towns that date back to the medieval vendors of the Hanseatic League. Several of the cities considered “most livable†in the world can be found in Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Everyone
Tours Aplenty
Nowadays, there are so many kinds of tours and respective ports of call to pick from that it seems difficult to decide how you want to travel and where you want to go. You can choose from any kind of transportation to get around, walking or cycling are just two of the options. Wine tasting or bistro hopping might be more to your liking. Do you favo
Water-raising System by Camillo Agrippa
In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting discovery captivated the attention and compliments of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the final mentions of the device. Merely years later, in 1592, the earliest contemporary Roman waterway, the Acqua Felice, was linked to the Medici’s villa, perhaps making the unit ou
Keeping Your Large Outdoor Fountain Clean
Water fountains will last a long time with scheduled cleaning and maintenance. It is easy for foreign items to find their way into outdoor fountains, so keeping it clean is vital. Additionally, anywhere light from the sun mixes with still water, algae can form. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be dissolved into the water to elimin