Amazing Architecture and Buildings in Illinois

Amazing Architecture and Buildings in Illinois

In the vast prairie lands of the Midwest, Illinois rises with an exceptional architectural identity, a labyrinth of design extending from Chicago’s famous skyline to the quaint structures of its smaller cities. This piece delves into a journey through the state’s rich and varied architectural landscape, illuminating the cultural tapestry woven into … Read more

The Oldest Existing Libraries in the World

admont abbey library

Like Belle in Beauty and the Beast, every book lover dreams of stepping into a gigantic library to wander, explore, and lose themselves in browsing and reading books. Now, it’s no longer a fantasy because there are many libraries out there that have stood for centuries. They have retained much of their … Read more

What Are Witch Stairs?

witch stairs

Have you ever heard of witch stairs?  These stairs have been mentioned and alluded to in literature and by scare mongers and stairs design to keep witches away and or locked up.  The belief being a witch is unable to use them. However, they actually have a useful purpose and are also … Read more

Amazing Skyscrapers of the World

People are always fascinated to reach beyond the clouds. Since we don’t have wings to fly, people do have the brains and the skills to build towers and skyscrapers whose tips aspire to reach the sky. It’s an exciting feat for anyone to climb high and beautiful buildings in big cities. And … Read more

Strange and Unusual Buildings

Do you sometimes wonder what are the weirdest buildings are? Well, you’ve come to the right place because we are here to present to you the world’s strange and unusual buildings. Because who says a building has to look boring and normal?   1. The Basket Building in Ohio This building is … Read more

The World’s Most Amazing Bridges

Golden Gate Bridge

Bridges are an important symbol in any culture.  They represent over coming and cross the gap.  Bridges have pushed mankind in the areas of engineering and design. We have bridges all over the world that cross mountain ranges, rivers, and ocean to connect one city or county to another. Some bridges are … Read more