Many consider Los Angeles the archetype of an American city with its world-renowned designs by famous architects. Legends like Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank O. Gehry, Rudolph Schindler, and Renzo Piano built stunning structures in this iconic city,...
Author Evie Ybarra has always loved to track down paranormal sites. In her new book California’s Haunted Central Coast, she recounts some of the best hauntings in The Golden State. Read on to see some of her favorites...
Christianity is the most widely followed religion in the United States, with nearly 75% of American adults professing a Christian faith. Over 68 million of those Christians are devoted Roman Catholics, who gather each Sunday at their...
Explore New England’s stunning rocky coastline, and you’ll find small sandy beaches with paths that lead to bays, boats and boardwalks. These boardwalks function as a playground for both residents and visitors, with scenic piers that extend...
The oldest congregations in America, not surprisingly, dot the Atlantic Seaboard and date back as far as the 17th century, the time the first European settlers arrived.
These six active congregations form a cross-section of...
For today's post, we thought it would be fun to take our readers on a quick tour of presidential homes in Virginia — the state that served as the birthplace for eight U.S. presidents. Old Dominion has produced more...
The history of Jewish communities in the United States can be traced as far back as colonial communities, when the first Jewish settlers arrived in Virginia in the 17th century. In celebration of this long heritage and Jewish American Heritage...
Grand estates conjure up romantic images of ornate architecture, garden parties, lavish balls, and perfectly manicured gardens. The Biltmore Estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina is no exception. Encompassing a total area of...
Sometimes called “kissing bridges,” covered bridges can be found in over half of the United States, providing protection to pedestrians and vehicles alike. These bridges have a long history in America, and many are listed within the...
The world’s first skyscraper was built in Chicago in 1885. Since then, Americans have been working to build higher and higher into the sky, creating some of the country’s most historic and impressive feats of architecture. Today,...
