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I’m in Love with These Paintings of Classic America

His scenes of rural and urban life are iconic as he managed to beautifully capture slice-of-life moments, of an America of a time gone by.

These Oil Paintings Beautifully Capture Colonial America

Contemporary American artist Meadow Gist is fascinated with Colonial America. This California-based artist reimagines a bygone era in striking oil colors, and her love for the period shines through.

Nostalgia: Gorgeous Photos of America in the 1950s

safe as today's models, but looked quite stylish A beautiful photo of San Francisco, 1957 These cowgirls found a the nicest car to sit on Daytona Beach, 1957 Famous actor James Dean with some of his favorite cars Showing some fashion in New York of 1958 A lady taxi driver, 1956 Gorgeous Photos of America

These Moments Defined America in the 20th Century

Kennedy, TIME proclaimed that his death was 'the moment that changed America. In fact, in the article published by TIME, editor Nancy Gibbs said 'there is little doubt that his death and its circumstances set loose the darker instincts of the American psyche.'

Early 1900s America Captured in Charming Vintage Photos

The early 20th century in America was a period of immense change. The country saw the rise of industrialization, the spread of new technologies, and cultural shifts that defined modern society.

11 Magical Christmas Towns in America

Instead, venture out of the holiday haze and spend your winter break in one of the many transcendental magical Christmas towns in America.

America's Deep Freeze Has Made For Amazing Photographs

The bone-chilling cold snap that's gripping much of North America shows no signs of abating, and it's causing chaos on the continent's roads, causing festivities to be canceled, entire school districts to be closed and even airport runways having to shut down.

10 Neighborhoods in America You Should Avoid at All Costs!

The FBI has recently released a list of the most dangerous neighborhoods in America, and this is something you will definitely want to take note of. Some of these places are found in cities that are generally safe, but still, have tremendous crimes rates in specific areas.

Charming Secret Gardens in America Only Open Twice a Year

America is adorned with some beautiful public gardens worth viewing. But if you are in the mood to do a little exploring of gardens less well known, here are 13 secret gardens that open their gates to the public a mere once or twice a year. 1.

See Old America Like Never Before With These Vintage Maps

Back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, illustrated panoramic maps were quite popular in America. These maps were commonly known as "balloon maps” then, as they were mostly drawn by artists in hot air balloons.

These Maps Illustrate Little-Known Facts About America

For example, did you know which are the loudest and quietest areas in America? Or the most spoken languages in each state in the country? Check out these incredibly interesting maps that explain the United States in the most fascinating ways.

South America is a One-of-a-Kind Place: 17 Hilarious Pics!

South America is a continent like no other, with vibrant cultures, stunning landscapes , and diverse wildlife. But it's not just natural beauty and a rich history that makes South America special.