Mansion ruins in Talisay / Philippines (by remarlapastora).
Today Queen Elizabeth opted for a less opulent look as she attended a service at St George's chapel at Windsor Castle.
The Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate Victorian house located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston, Texas. The American Institute of Architects has listed the home as one of the 100 most significant buildings in the United States, and the Library of Congress has classified it as one of the fourteen most representative Victorian structures in the nation. The house was built between 1887 and 1893 by Galveston architect Nicholas J. Clayton. Galveston, Texas April 20, 2011
Bannerman’s Castle might look like a medieval European storybook setting, but these American ruins have seen their fair share of disaster. The only real occupants of the castle were weapons of war and temperamental explosives, housed in this elaborate military surplus warehouse built in 1
1. The Christ of the Abyss in San Fruttuoso, Italy 2. Kolmanskop in the Namib desert 3. Abandoned house in southeastern Florida 4. SS Ayrfield in HomeBush Bay, Australia 5. Gulliver Travel Park, Ka…
A historic home in Gainesville, Texas
Learn how climate change impacts natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods & droughts and what it means for the environment.
The Woodlands House sits on a five-acre parcel with old growth pines and ferns.
Homesickness Quotes. "Maybe you had to leave in order to really miss a place; maybe you had to travel to figure out how beloved your starting point was."
Athens is home to one of history’s most important buildings, the Parthenon, but how does the city fare architecturally today? A spate of modern development, particularly a new museum that looks onto the Acropolis, suggests that things are looking up.
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative made a $5 million investment in a housing startup that helps teachers buy homes.
THIS gorgeous Victorian is in the city of Anacortes, on Fidalgo Island, which is off the coast of Washington State. And I got it from browsing sites of Victorian houses. I don’t remember which...
Many places of interest around the world have been abandoned or destroyed for various reasons. Some of these places are picturesque or entertaining such as amusement parks where many people once took vacations to.
Every state in the U.S. is the best at something. In a country as richly diverse as America, the differences from state to state are clear. What is your state the best at? The results may surprise you.
Will you feel your skin begin to crawl when you learn about these 10 creepy places in Pennsylvania?
Schloss Nordkirchen wird gerne auch als das Versailles Westfalens bezeichnet. Schloss Nordkirchen ist das größte Wasserschloss in Westfalen und wurde...
Earthen buildings come in a vast variety of shapes and sizes, made from materials like fired clay, compressed dirt and a mixture of clay, sand, straw and water. People have been using various forms of earth to build structures for centuries, from the traditional thatched cottages in Devon, England to the pueblo villages of the […]
Bella Vista Arkansas is proud to be the home of the Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel. The Chapel was created by renowned Arkansas architect Euine Fay Jones. In 1991, Fay Jones was awarded the American Institute of Architecture's highest award, the AIA Gold Metal. Fay was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright where he was first introduced to the principle of Organic Architecture (designing to fit the environment). Built to honor Mildred Borum Cooper, wife of John A. Cooper, Sr., Founder of Cooper Communities, Inc, the Chapel is a fitting memorial. Besides being a devoted wife, mother, and member of the community, Mrs. Cooper had a deep spirituality and love for nature. Her family commissioned the Chapel in her honor to celebrate her life and her dedication to God and his creations.
Calcium isn't the only way to prevent osteoporosis. Try these five weight-bearing exercises for stronger bones.
Germany’s Bayreuth Opera House isn’t precisely a household name, but you’ll be inquiry more about it and for good reason. This opulent 1...
My youngest son has been out of the country for several years teaching English. When he returned to the United States, I made this home-cooked meal for him that combined Asian and American cuisine. He loved it! —Sheila Suhan, Scottdale, Pennsylvania
Writing Worksheet – Writing a Synopsis (PDF) Writing a synopsis can be a great way to get really clear about the story you’re telling. In the One Page Novel Course, I suggest it as the next step after brainstorming, but these worksheets can help even if you’ve already finished your book and are getting ready…
