Contemporary Sculpture in Old Greece

Even though the majority of sculptors were paid by the temples to embellish the detailed columns and archways with renderings of the gods, as the time period came to a close, it became more prevalent for sculptors to portray common people as well because plenty of Greeks had begun to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred. Port

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The Many Sights, Sounds and Peoples of the African Continent

A journey along the shorelines of the African continent will allow you to retrace the path of early Dutch, British, German, and Portuguese explorers. Trips to nations including Madagascar, Senegal, Mozambique, and Mauritius will allow you to witness the impact of colonialism alongside ancient tribal traditions. From South Africa’s

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The Main Characteristics of Ancient Greek Statues

The first freestanding statuary was designed by the Archaic Greeks, a recognized success since until then the only carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and columns. Kouros figures, statues of young, good-looking male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the majority of the statues. Regarded as by Greeks to represent beauty, the kouroi were

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Experience Some of the World's Best Treks

The best walkabouts are not only about the actual walk but rather they involve the historic and culture of the destination. Still, hikes are no picnics. They will make you challenge yourself physically and test your will, causing an indelible perception of the grandeur of our earth. Here, we have listed 8 greatest hikes. Peru's Inca Trail | ~26.7 m

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