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In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting innovation captivated the notice and approval of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the last mentions of the mechanism. Merely years afterward, in 1592, the earliest modern Roman aqueduct, the Acqua Felice, was hooked up to the Medici’s villa, possibly making the device o

In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting innovation captivated the notice and approval of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the last mentions of the mechanism. Merely years afterward, in 1592, the earliest modern Roman aqueduct, the Acqua Felice, was hooked up to the Medici’s villa, possibly making the device o

Sometimes life calls for a weekend getaway to de-stress, see something new, and have a bit of fun. However, choosing which destination to travel to can be hard when you are only going to have a few days to stay there. The following is a list of a few perfect spots for a weekend trip you will love. New York City You can get to New York City by train

The Anglo-Saxon way of life was dramatically changed by the introduction of the Normans in the later eleventh century. Architecture and gardening were attributes that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation. But there was no time for home life, domesticated architecture, and decoration until the Norm