Abandoned history spans thousands of years, and it’s not just hidden in the crumbling structures of railroad towns and neglected asylums. Archaeologists’ careers are built on the forgotten elements of daily human life. Some of the most important discoveries about … Continue reading →
The dark history of mental health treatment lingers in untouched buildings and chilling stories. Little was known about the intricacies of the mind until very recently, and it took hundreds of years for less barbaric and more progressive therapies to … Continue reading →
By Jessica Cole and Ben Swenson You would hardly guess by strolling down the timeworn Main Street in Pamplin City, Virginia that this small hamlet was once renowned as a giant in the manufacture of a very specific product. Today, … Continue reading →
A Wegmans on the edge of suburbia is not the landmark you’d expect to use to find ruins of a noble effort. Yet that commonplace monument of modern living signals the correct path to the remnants of a dream that’s … Continue reading →
A hint of a building sits startlingly against the trees in Hanover County, Virginia, quietly representing the history of our country’s arduous struggle for religious freedom. Polegreen Church was key to the 18th century movement known as the Great Awakening. … Continue reading →
The cool winds of year’s end often bring seasonal pleasures – the soft glow of winter lights, warm smells of baked treats, a general sense of cheer and content. But for the Barbour family of Orange County, Virginia, the holiday … Continue reading →
Resting in a dense New Hampshire forest are the stone ruins of a lavish dream. Madame Sherri’s “castle” lies lifeless and silent, but you can almost hear the laughter of socialites softly lilting through the trees that surround the site … Continue reading →
by Jessica Cole Have you ever dreamed of what your past life might look like? To venture back centuries and hear the sound of hooves hitting cobblestone – or at the very least, the opportunity to purchase incredibly cheap groceries? … Continue reading →
