Rome’s Ingenious Water Delivery Solutions

Aqua Anio Vetus, the first raised aqueduct assembled in Rome, started providing the men and women living in the hills with water in 273 BC, though they had counted on natural springs up till then. Throughout this time period, there were only 2 other techniques capable of supplying water to higher areas, subterranean wells and cisterns, which gather

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A Peek into the Roots of Outdoor Fountains

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,

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Learn About the American Express Pay with Points Program

American Express’ Pay with Points program, brought to you via AMT Travel, provides you more savings and personalized satisfaction. though American Express Membership Rewards members could redeem their points for miles with partner airlines in past years, flights were not easy to find. At present, however, you can buy any holiday tr

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Tours for Any Taste

Nowadays, there are so many kinds of tours and respective destinations to pick from that it seems difficult to decide how you want to travel and where you want to go. Is walking better for you or would you prefer a bicycle to get about? The purpose of your visit may be more in the direction of wine tasting or sampling new foods. Do you like the com

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Tours for Any Taste

Nowadays, there are so many kinds of tours and respective destinations to pick from that it seems difficult to decide how you want to travel and where you want to go. Is walking better for you or would you prefer a bicycle to get about? The purpose of your visit may be more in the direction of wine tasting or sampling new foods. Do you like the com

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