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The Roman scholar Pope Nicholas V (1397-1455) decided to have hundreds of historic Greek books translated into Latin. Continuing in his quest to make the city deserving of being called the capital of the Christian world, he resolved to enhance the beauty of the city as well. Beginning in 1453, he called for the reconstruction of the Acqua Vergine,

It is widely held that modern civilization was begun along the shores of Southern Europe – from the start of science and democracy to viticulture and art. You can explore the history of the “Old World” along its coasts. Whether you lay in the sun on the beaches of Spain and Italy, study the historical s

All liquids in a state of equilibrium exert pressure on the materials it comes in contact with. The force used falls into one of two categories: external force or hydrostatic energy. When pressing against a level wall, the fluid applies equal force at different points on the wall. All points on an object’s exterior are affected by

A fountain, an incredible piece of engineering, not only supplies drinking water as it pours into a basin, it can also propel water high into the air for an extraordinary effect. Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Inhabitants of urban areas, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to was