AMT Travel is the Place To Book Your Luxury Holiday

Nowadays, everyone, whether the veteran globetrotter or travel newbie, faces so many choices when planning a vacation that the process can become daunting. You may be excited about hiking through the mountains, unwinding by the seaside or even traveling to that far-away place you’ve only seen in movies. AMT Travel, an American Expr

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Outdoor Garden Fountains As Water Elements

A water feature is one which is a large element through which water moves. The broad array of choices available vary from a simple hanging wall fountain to an elaborate courtyard tiered fountain. Since they are so functional, these decorative elements can be placed either in your backyard or inside your home. Water features include ponds and pools

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"Primitive" Greek Art: Large Statuary

Archaic Greeks were well known for creating the first freestanding statuary; up until then, most carvings were constructed out of walls and pillars as reliefs. Kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the majority of the statues. The kouroi were considered by the Greeks to represent beauty and were sculpted

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Anglo-Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest

The arrival of the Normans in the 2nd half of the 11th century irreparably improved The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. The talent of the Normans exceeded the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. Nonetheless the Normans had to pacify the entire territory before they could concentrate on home life, domestic architecture,

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The Charm of Wall Water Fountains

A wall fountain can be an important design element in your house or workplace, enough so that it leaves a good impression on your family and friends alike. In addition to the soothing background sounds a wall water feature contributes to any living space, it also imparts charm. Think of the positive effects it will have on guests when they experien

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