As the leader of the Catholic Church, the scholarly Pope Nicholas V (1397-1455} decided to authorize translations of invaluable books from their original Greek into Latin. In addition, beautifying the city and making it the true capital of the Christian world was at the heart of his ambitions. Beginning in 1453, he called for the restoration of the

As the leader of the Catholic Church, the scholarly Pope Nicholas V (1397-1455} decided to authorize translations of invaluable books from their original Greek into Latin. In addition, beautifying the city and making it the true capital of the Christian world was at the heart of his ambitions. Beginning in 1453, he called for the restoration of the

Let’s not ignore the memorable honeymoon holiday that comes after the “I do’s”. These days more and more cruise lines and holiday resorts are catering to newlyweds by including special honeymoon deals with lots of romantic extras. Some of the first experiences honeymooners should share

A fountain, an amazing piece of engineering, not only supplies drinking water as it pours into a basin, it can also launch water high into the air for a noteworthy effect. Pure functionality was the original role of fountains. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, via aqueducts or sp

The Egyptian gardens are the most historical gardens that we have particular records of. Dating back into the centuries before Christ, pictures and engravings demonstrate that Egyptian homes were built around a collection of courtyards that showcased flora that was both functional and elaborate. Originally, a row of trees along the inner wall of th