In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting innovation captivated the attention and praise of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the very last references of the technology. Just years later, in 1592, the early contemporary Roman waterway, the Acqua Felice, was linked to the Medici’s villa, probably making the devic

Dissiminating useful hydraulic knowledge and water feature design ideas throughout Europe was accomplished with the written papers and illustrated books of the time. An internationally recognized innovator in hydraulics in the late 1500's was a French fountain engineer, whose name has been lost to history. His competence in designing gardens and gr

From viticulture and art to science and democracy, historians credit the establishment of modern civilization to the countries along the southern coast of Europe. The “Old World” is without a doubt a land rich in history. If you lay in the sun on the beaches of Spain and Italy, study the historical sights of Greece and

To ensure that water fountains last a while, it is vital to practice regular maintenance. It is essential to clean it out and take out any debris or foreign elements that might have dropped into or onto it. Also, algae is likely to build up any place natural light meets water. Mix hydrogen peroxide, sea salt, or vinegar into the water to avoid this

Although the machine developed by Agrippa for moving water earned the esteem of Andrea Bacci in 1588, it appeared to disappear not long thereafter. It may be that in 1592 when Rome’s most recent waterway, the Acqua Felice, started providing the Villa Medici, there was simply no longer very much need for the device. In reality it wa