Archaic Greek Artistry: Outdoor Statuary

Up right up until the Archaic Greeks introduced the first freestanding statuary, a remarkable success, carvings had mostly been accomplished in walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi, viewed by the Greeks to symbo

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Archaic Greek Artistry: Outdoor Statuary

Up right up until the Archaic Greeks introduced the first freestanding statuary, a remarkable success, carvings had mostly been accomplished in walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi, viewed by the Greeks to symbo

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Weekend Getaways Close to Home

Life is short – fit in some fun weekend getaways every now and then, to chill out, have a good time, and get away from your day-to-day routine. However, picking which destination to travel to can be hard when you are only going to have a few days free. Below is a list of a few great spots for a weekend trip you will love. New York

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What Are the Advantages of a River Cruise?

River cruises are distinct trips. They sail at a slow enough speed that you can really take in and enjoy all the stunning sights, and the amenities they offer will make you glad to be on a ship. When you take a river cruise through Europe you will have the chance to disembark and engage in interesting excursions, while back on board you will enjoy

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