Five Famous Ghost Towns in America and Why They Were Abandoned
Ghost Town 1 – Centralia, Pennsylvania
Centralia is the ghost town that’s still on fire in Columbia County, Pennsyl… Read More
Come July 1, 2018 and and Canada will make Cannabis consumption legal at home and on the streets, just like tobacco and alcohol. Parents of teenagers, including myself are very apprehensive… Read More
Welcome to my stop on the UK Blog Tour for Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkamp! Read on for my review, the answer to Marieke's final question, and a giveaway!Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkam… Read More
Excerpt from the book Animals Evolution Avoided. This book describes 40 animals that ought to exist but don’t, because I made them up
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50,000 years ago when the land brid… Read More
Increased U.S. world political isolation."How Iran might respond to U.S. withdrawing from the nuclear deal" PBS NewsHour 5/8/2018ExcerptSUMMARY: From nuclear deal to no deal, President… Read More
Hear ye! Hear ye! It's Mardi Gras week here at the Rock & Roll is a State of Mind blog! We'll be posting something every day all the way thru to next Tuesday aka Fat… Read More
October is just round the corner, and so Halloween isn't far away, either! So I thought I would try and read books throughout the month that fit! Here is a rough TBR for October, full of sto… Read More
The Price Guide to the Occult by Leslye Walton (proof) - When Rona Blackburn landed on Anathema Island more than a century ago, her otherworldly skills might have benefited friendlier neighb… Read More
Conscious Life Space
In North America, Thanksgiving is celebrated in both Canada (the second Monday of each October) and the United States of America (the fourth Thursday each November). For… Read More
Situated in the southeastern corner of Ireland, Wexford is a county of gentle agricultural land and coastal settlements with an incredibly rich maritime heritage. It is located in the provin… Read More
Sanchez, Baraka, You, and Me in the Agesof Donald Trump and John Wayneadapted from the Afterword and Acknowledgments in This Past Was Waiting for Me by Sarah TrembathSankofa Love Project, 20… Read More
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Far Cry
New Dawn’s biggest problem is that it is a narrative
sequel to Far Cry 5. It’s otherwise a
better game in every way, thanks to a renewed focus on… Read More
It’s well known by now that Russian women are some of the most gorgeous women on the planet. With beautiful faces, stunning physical characteristics and intriguing identifies, single m… Read More
Hidden in the rocky hills of County Antrim’s east coast lies Islandmagee, a grassy peninsula town epicentre to the nearby ports of Larne and Whitehead. Sparsely populated and distant f… Read More
Denmark, like the rest of Scandinavia, has a history richly intertwined with that of the Vikings. This family travel guide describes the best Viking museums and attractions in Denmark by reg… Read More
Ireland All Around the World
Mass Irish emigration over the past few centuries has caused many place names around the world to be renamed after Irish towns and cities. Bangor is the name of… Read More
I was surprise to find the question “Is the Caribbean a country?” to be a very popular search term when it comes to the region. Although there are lots of resources out there abo… Read More
Between travel and midterms grading I will not be able to post a book review this week. Instead, I have posted the talk that I gave a few weeks ago at the Western History Association Confere… Read More
Getting your house ready for guests during the holidays can be stress-free. These simple tips show you how to prepare your home for holiday guests in no time!
Early November is… Read More
Built in 1897 by former slave Albert Robinson and his wife Margaret, today’s Julian Hotel honors the memory of its original owners with charming hotel rooms and cottages, thoughtful am… Read More
The History of Armenian Carpet Making
The beauty of Greek and Armenian carpets was so notable that even explorer Marco Polo referred to them in his writing. His travels through Armenia in th… Read More
American Colonial Interior Design
Interior design trends are always changing and evolving. New fashions emerge, then subside. One of the most curious aspects of this flow of trends, though… Read More
My son hits me up to tell me about a black smog in China. He don't really text me like that these days. His dad is another country not working for the U.S. Government or the military at the… Read More
Ubisoft’s $15 subscription service just got a free 7-day trial period, until July 27, and luckily Uplay+ consists of a lot of great games to try out in the period.
Uplay+ pretty muc… Read More
Published in 1897, Bram Stoker’s gothic horror novel Dracula remains one of the most enduring and popular novels of all time. Inspiring countless movies and literature, Dracula ha… Read More
The Irish are everywhere. It may come as a surprise to some that Irish people are spread in different places around the world, and they are one of the most widely scattered nationalities in… Read More
Summer has arrived! With it comes the warm air, sunshine, sand between your toes, a cold beverage in your right hand, snacks in your left. Sun tans, shades, and evenings spent by the outdoor… Read More
This city that’s rich in history is at the heart of The Balkans, is mid-way between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea. Sofia is not only the capital of Bulgaria, but also the largest… Read More
Workers finally started, this month, a long-stalled $1.7 billion Federal Project, to mitigate Storm Damage from the South Fork to Fire Island, more than half a Century, after the idea was pr… Read More
Savannah’s charm stems from meandering through its 22 verdant squares in the Historic District. You’ll also see numerous historic homes, including the Mercer Williams House, made… Read More
Small, colorful, and remote, the city of Reykjavik is the perfect destination for a two-day vacation. This capital city offers a lot of attractions and activities to all visitors. Here, we h… Read More
Several must-see sights in Boston showcase the city’s nearly four centuries of history. You can begin your tour on the Freedom Trail, which includes landmarks like the Paul Revere Hous… Read More
Look to the Bible as our guide in the future. That’s a partial quote from one of our previous presidents. Any guesses as to who it was? Do you think he was Christian? Here are a co… Read More
An Overview of a Tropical Vacation
What are the best tropical places for vacations? When to go? Food and board? Resorts? Dos and Donts? How to go? Prices…What are the most affordab… Read More
Owo massacre: South West Governors declare 3 days mourning
The six Governors of the South West geo political zone under the auspices of the South West Governors’ Forum have declared… Read More
Australia Travel Statistics
Australia often referred to as Down Under is the smallest of Earth’s seven continents. It is located in the southern hemisphere close to South Asia and s… Read More
On Greece’s western coast are the Ionian islands. Greece and Italy are separated by this collection of Greek islands. Their name in Greek is Heptanisa, which translates to “seven… Read More
You probably know that Ireland’s village, town and county names derive from Irish or Gaelic origin, but did you know that these place names are shrouded in Celtic mythology, ancient ge… Read More
Galway is located in the West of Ireland and over looks the Atlantic Ocean. Today it is a city of culture and a popular tourist destination, with great music and entertainment. The entire co… Read More
Mount Rushmore Location
If you’re wondering where Mount Rushmore is located, you’ve come to the right place. You’ve read about the faces on the monument, but where exact… Read More
Found in Co. Mayo, Croagh Patrick is a quartzite mountain that reaches 764 metres in height. Nicknamed ‘the Reek’ by locals, the mountain is also an important place of pilgrimage… Read More
Puglia, known as Apulia in English, is the region forming the “heel of Italy’s boot” in the south. It borders the Ionian Sea to the southeast and the Adriatic Sea to the ea… Read More
Are you searching for an unusual and exciting experience, like running around an entire country island? Well, then, you should think about Nauru as your next travel destination. While this i… Read More
Writer's Craft Article by Karen S. Wiesner Writing Holiday Stories: Tricks (and Treats) Who doesn't love to read chilling tales at Halloween that embed inside readers deeply eno… Read More
Despite the fact that humans lived on this land for around 2 million years, the history of the world did not begin until about 5500 years ago, with the beginning of writing, as writing has b… Read More
Have fun with our five , fun Egypt Facts for Kids!
Fact number one: 96% of Egypt is desert
Egypt is a very dry and hot country and they get very little rain. On average Egypt has betwe… Read More
We move on to The Letter to the church in Philadelphia. It’s unique within the seven letters in Revelation. It’s almost entirely filled with promises to the faithful in this ch… Read More
Parrots, whatever the species, have always fascinated human beings. The beauty of its plumage, its ability to imitate sounds and speech, and its behavior towards both humans and its fellow c… Read More
Numerous haunted places in Australia are surrounded by mystery and steeped in tragic history. Whether you are a ghost hunter hoping to catch a glimpse of a ghost wandering a haunte… Read More
Road trips are defined as long journeys travelled by car. To travel the over 2,500 miles from coast to coast in the United States, people had to take trains or buses until the road trip was… Read More
The over 300 state parks in Illinois cover nearly 500,000 acres of land. These parks bring beauty and history to the area and give visitors a chance to explore nature.
Starved Rock is the… Read More
On the edge of America’s Heartland, South Dakota is home to many world-famous and lesser-known attractions worth seeing. From the iconic Mount Rushmore to natural wonders like the Wind… Read More
Consistently voted one of the top 50 places to visit in the USA, Chattanooga is a great destination for a relaxing and fun holiday. Whether you’re travelling solo, planning a romantic… Read More
Traditional warriors with an insatiable appetite for combat have become a rarity in our modern world. Instead, battles and bloodshed have taken on a virtual form, thanks to the influence of… Read More
The Israeli forces demolished a Palestinian primary school in the occupied West Bank, citing safety issues and drawing sharp criticism from the European Union which had funded the project. P… Read More
California is home to many of the most popular tourist cities in the United States. From Hollywood to Los Angeles, the state is flourishing with tourists year-round. Although those cities ar… Read More
Europe is home to a plethora of fascinating countries that are worth visiting. There are many countries to pick up your next destinations, each with its unique charm. However, the northern r… Read More
We’re lucky to walk on a planet home to diverse cultures and rich history in every corner of it. We live in a big world that spans all the way from the frigid landscapes of Antarctica… Read More
Settlers torched dozens of Palestinian homes and cars in the West Bank, resulting in the death of a 27-year-old Palestinian and injury of twelve others. The attack occurred after the Israeli… Read More