Archaic Greek Artistry: Outdoor Statuary

Up right up until the Archaic Greeks introduced the first freestanding statuary, a remarkable success, carvings had mostly been accomplished in walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi, viewed by the Greeks to symbo

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International Getaways: Much Closer Than You Know

You might believe a 3-day weekend is too short to travel internationally. Not so. Actually, lots of foreign destinations are close enough to be a viable three-day weekend trip. Below are spots perfect for an epic long weekend you won’t soon forget. Montreal, Quebec French-inspired old-world elegance is combined with all the conveni

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Sculpture As a Staple of Vintage Art in Ancient Greece

The Archaic Greeks manufactured the very first freestanding statuary, an amazing achievement as most sculptures up until then had been reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Most of the freestanding statues were of youthful, winsome male or female (kore) Greeks and are known as kouros figures. Thought of by Greeks to represent splendour, the kouroi we

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The Perks of American Express Pay-with-Points Plan

AMT Travel is happy to offer more benefits and peace of mind with American Express' Pay with Points program. though American Express Membership Rewards customers could convert their points for miles with partner airlines in past years, flights were not easy to find. Now however, you can pay upfront for any vacation travel package, airline or accomm

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The Perks of American Express Pay-with-Points Plan

AMT Travel is happy to offer more benefits and peace of mind with American Express' Pay with Points program. though American Express Membership Rewards customers could convert their points for miles with partner airlines in past years, flights were not easy to find. Now however, you can pay upfront for any vacation travel package, airline or accomm

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