In the southern state of Louisiana, New Orleans takes the spotlight. This boisterous city is steeped in French, Spanish, and African influence. It is here that the world-famous Mardi Gras… More →
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Edinburgh Castle’s 900-year-old history is riddled with murders and executions. Today visitors from all over the world tour the fortress. It’s no surprise that reports of eerie shadows, drops More →
Massachusetts has played host to many landmarks in our nation’s history. In 1620, the Pilgrims settled New Plymouth along the southeast coast. A year later, they shared the first Thanksgiving More →
California seems to have it all. It leads the nation in multiple industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, entertainment, and technology. Mountains, valleys, beaches, and deserts can… More →
Mississippi is named for the great river that forms its western border and sustains the state in many ways. Its floodplain is covered in thick, fertile soil that supports the growth of crops. More →
Transylvania was once home to Vlad III, a ruler whose murderous reputation left thousands dead by impalement. The weight of his cruelty still rests in the dark forests and icy castle chambers More →
As one of the original thirteen colonies and one of the most important states in the American Revolution, South Carolina is rich with history. It was even the battle of Fort Sumter in… More →









