Spreading useful hydraulic knowledge and fountain design ideas throughout Europe was accomplished with the printed papers and illustrated publications of the time. An internationally celebrated leader in hydraulics in the later part of the 1500's was a French water fountain designer, whose name has been lost to history. His expertise in creating la

In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting creation attracted the notice and admiration of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the very last mentions of the gadget. It could be that the Acqua Felice, the second of Rome’s initial modern aqueducts made the unit obsolete when it was connected to the Villa Medici in 15

You can animate your living area by installing an indoor wall fountain. Your eyes, your ears and your health can be favorably influenced by including this type of indoor feature in your home. Scientific research supports the theory that water fountains are good for you. The negative ions emitted by water features are counterbalanced with the positi

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

While river cruises and ocean cruises share a number of similarities, there are also various — and considerable — differences between the two. The ships for ocean cruises are generally more substantial than those used for river cruises, and have more features in the individual rooms. Many additional travelers can t