Although historic homes are sprinkled throughout North Carolina, there are three especially notable homesteads in the greater Asheville area you won't want to miss when you visit western North Carolina.

If you've ever wished you could visit the birthplace of your grandparents or where your Father grew up, Google Street View lets you stroll down the streets of the old homesteads without ever leaving your living room.

As most outdoor events in Connecticut have closed for the winter, touring historic homes is a favorite pastime for both residents and tourists.

Annie Wang, a Chinese author that has slipped under the radar in American homesteads but should be noted as one of the best modern Chinese authors on every authors watch list.

Guild Wars: Eye of the North Expansion from NCsoft and Arena Net will be released along with a new full sequel to the popular role playing online game Guild Wars 2.

Flies aren't welcome in barns, paddocks, homes and other areas we like to be. So why do so many provide for them? Take steps now to discourage and evict them!

This article examines voter disenfranchisement in America from the perspective of Walter Lippman's "The Phantom Public" and John Dewey's "The Public and its Problems."

Mr. Stolyarov analyzes contemporary government intrusions on individuals' privacy and draws parallels to the collectivist state described in George Orwell's "1984."

It's a big old western state chock full of big old western festivals. If you dig the idea of cowboys, mountains, and old time music, Wyoming is the place to be during the summer festival season.

Studies have shown that pets relieve stress and relieve blood pressure. Anyone who has a dog or cat can tell you that they feel good when spending time with their pet. But have you ever considered a chicken as a pet?

Broke this year? Don't worry. Mom will love any of these gifts which require some work on your part, but no cash.

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have no doubt heard a news story about a Pit Bull mauling a human. It seems that these stories frequent

IF YOU EVER GET A CHANCE TO VISIT THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE DON'T PASS IT UP. IT TRULY IS THE PEACEFUL IN THE SMOKIES!!

When a majestic pigeon flew into my front porch this morning, it stirred my soul.

Butte also has something few other cities can claim - a rich and incredible history. Visiting Butte, even today, one can literally step back into time. Butte is also one of only two cities to be recognized as a National Historic Landmark

You can build a water system for watering gardens, livestock, or rainwater collection without drilling a well or paying thousands of dollars on equipment.

A look at the ways women challenged the True Womanhood ideal in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

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With spring comes renewal in the sprouting of seeds, baby animals and the peeping of chicks. Starting poultry need not be costly but does take effort.

As the years go on you will want to find ways to share memories and family history with your grandchildren. Here are some fun and easy ways to show grandchildren what the past was like.

Pioneer life spread across the vast wilderness in less than 3 centuries. The first landings from Europe were in Massachusetts and Virginia and continued pushing ever westward into the new frontier. All different people from all walks of life were pioneers.

Since the beginning of time, nature and gardens have been the source of our crafting traditions. Wildcrafting, gathering plant material from its native environment, is still a very popular hobby with many people.

U.S. policy towards Native Americans is one of our country's longest historical conflicts. From the late eighteenth century continuing through today, American government has been modifying its policies toward Native Americans.

Cultural Exploration of the development of South African Literature.

Fresh air, fresh food, fresh sights - -this place is the perfect haven from the stressful city life!

A short travel piece about a fascinating American roadway.

The unpredictable April rains had temporarily stopped long enough to allow me to snap a few frames without getting my camera gear wet. I decided to fern-hop through centuries'-old fir and cedars cross-country in similar fashion that a Sasquatch would.

Life in the old west was hard. Real hard. For everyone, not just the women. It was so hard, that we have myths about it. So difficult to survive, that it became the stuff of legends.

Philadelphia is known as an ancient city with a modern facade. Along with the modern comforts, there's a lot of history and fascinating knowledge to be found. There are some things you just wouldn't expect to find.

A list of 50 places to see in or around Gatlinburg, includes links to websites where available and a blurb about each attraction