When a government decides that a military base is obsolete, it sometimes tries to update the structure. However, government officials often find it more cost effective to just abandon the outdated base and build a new one elsewhere. Similarly, if a certain base is no longer needed at all, then once again they simply just [...]

Throughout history, it was common practice for people to use natural formations as places of worship. Why build a church or building when nature was able to provide a fantastic monument of its own? It was this exact stance that the Ancient people of Hierapolis used at modern-day Pamukkale cavern and the Temple of Apollo. [...]

Designated as a National Park on May 14, 1930, the popularity of the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico can be attributed to one man: Jim White. However, the caverns’ history and human exploration dates back to prehistoric times. It is a history that has been preserved by the National Park Service for more than 80 [...]

There more than 16 million Americans, uniform or civilian, participated in World War II. This global event caused people to move and settle in the most unthought-of areas. Such movement is a nightmare for the budding and even experienced genealogist. Furthermore, nearly 150,000 individuals who supported the war effort found themselves captured as POWs in [...]

If you are an astronomer by trade or by interest, then you probably already know that one of three annual meteor showers have recently made its appearance. From April 16th through April 26, the Lyrids meteor shower lit up the night sky; especially on April 22 when it was at its peak. However, if you [...]

There are tons of creepy places out there to visit. Places such as abandoned schools, prisons, and hospitals rank pretty high on the old creep-o-meter. However, there are several places throughout the world that you may not have guessed would be considered creepy. Those places are amusement parks… abandoned, rundown, and just plain spooky. The [...]

With football season on the horizon, fans can begin to forget about all of the off season drama and focus on the game. However, even when football goes full throttle, there will be some off-season drama that will spill into the regular season. When it comes to drama, the fans can have their pick, but [...]

During the Cold War, accusations that Communists had infiltrated American society on a variety of levels ran rampant throughout America. Many believed that Communists had infiltrated American schools, government, and especially American movies. Hollywood producers and actors were often accused of being Communists. Even Martin Luther King Jr was faced with such accusations. Accusations such [...]

Now that Spring is in full swing, it is a great time for you to plant your garden, do a little spring cleaning around the house, or even finish some of those items on your honey-do list. It’s the time of year when nature comes alive with blooming flowers and animal activity. Spring is the [...]

There is not a single day that goes by, that most of us do not log on to the Internet for some reason or another at least once. We log on to check email, read the daily news, or catch up with family and friends. However there are many individuals out there who log on [...]