The arrival of the Normans in the 2nd half of the eleventh century irreparably transformed The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. The skill of the Normans exceeded the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. But home life, household architecture, and decoration were out of the question until the Normans taken over the rest of

You might believe a 3-day weekend is too short to travel internationally. Not so. Actually, lots of foreign destinations are close enough to be a viable three-day weekend trip. Below are spots perfect for an epic long weekend you won’t soon forget. Montreal, Quebec French-inspired old-world elegance is combined with all the conveni

You can make your space look bigger due to the reflective effect of water. Water features such as fountains profit from the reflective characteristics stemming from dark materials. When the sun goes down, you can use underwater lights in a variety of colors and shapes to illuminate your new feature. Eco-lights powered by sunlight can be used during

Fuel your spirit and your heart by cruising Europe’s storied rivers. Traveling by ship is a memorable way to experience the delights of rivers such as the Elbe, Rhine, Loire, Danube, Duoro, Volga, and Dnieper. In addition to exciting local excursions, these smaller boats offer world-class dining and entertainment, lavish rooms with

Sculptors garnished the lavish columns and archways with renderings of the greek gods until the time came to a close and most Greeks had begun to think of their theology as superstitious rather than sacred; at that time, it grew to be more common for sculptors be paid to show everyday individuals as well. Portraiture came to be widespread as well,