Bring an Elf or a Dragon to the Beach with you: Epic Fantasy Summer Reading Recommendations This summer brings us a lot of great epic fantasy novels both from established authors continuing their series and from new authors with fresh new stories and worlds for you to discover. This article gives you recommendations from... ( added 1 year 113 days ago.)

The Compleat Gamester: A Medieval Book Review Have you ever wondered what kinds of games people played during the Renaissance? The Compleat Gamester is a guide to just that. It was written in 1674 as a handbook for people of the time to learn how to play games that were currently popular. And... ( added 1 year 120 days ago.)

William Herschel and the Biggest Telescope of the 18th Century William Herschel was possibly the greatest astronomer of the 18 th Century. He made many discoveries including the finding of Uranus. But his biggest claim to fame was his ability to build telescopes. Over his lifetime he hand-built over 400... ( added 1 year 121 days ago.)

Profiles in Classical Guitar: Julian Bream Julian Bream is one of the most famous classical guitarists of the twentieth century and he has achieved worldwide fame not only for the guitar but also for his work with the Renaissance Lute. He is considered to be one of the most important... ( added 1 year 122 days ago.)

It’s all in the Container: Secrets to a Unique and Beautiful Terrarium The Container of a terrarium doesn't have to be a glass jug. It can be any one of a thousand creative ideas. Using a unique container will transform your average terrarium into something unique and a conversation piece for friends to look at and... ( added 1 year 137 days ago.)

Creative Summer Fun Projects for Dad and the Kids Summer time is a time to get outside. But being outside doesn't have to just be swimming and barbecues. Here are some great outdoor project ideas that dads and kids will really enjoy. They involve things that move, learning about the world, or... ( added 1 year 150 days ago.)

An Explanation of the Resolving Power of Telescopes Resolving power is not as well understood as the magnification of telescopes. Yet it is more important. This article explains resolution, what it is, and how to calculate it. Magnification of a telescope is easy to understand. The higher the... ( added 1 year 150 days ago.)

Summer Fantasy Book Reading for teens and young adults This is a summer reading list for young adults who want to explore fantasy and imaginative fiction without resorting to the current small handful of blockbusters. This list has some classics that might otherwise be overlooked, and some... ( added 1 year 151 days ago.)

How to make a video game for the Nintendo Wii Nintendo has made some interesting moves in the world of video games and they have a rather interesting new development coming in the world of making games. It will soon be possible for a small developer or team of developers, on a tight budget... ( added 1 year 153 days ago.)

Tips for Making a Really Big Diorama A large diorama can be a spectacular achievement that you can be proud of. I have built a few different large dioramas that are at least three feet wide and here is a collection of valuable tips, hints, and tricks that I have learned in... ( added 1 year 155 days ago.)

How to Make a Telescope: Tips and guidelines for beginners This article won't give you the complete steps to making your own telescope but it will help you help you figure out what kind of telescope making would be right for you and give you some tips on how to make one. Making a telescope is an... ( added 1 year 155 days ago.)

Three Make a Volcano Projects: Easy, Intermediate, and Spectacular! Making a Volcano is a great project because you get to do crafts, learn about the science of volcanoes, and get to see one in action. Choosing the volcano project that is right for you can be a bit of a challenge though. I have laid out three... ( added 1 year 177 days ago.)

Tips to Writing a Fantasy Novel that’s different and unique Fantasy novels can be worlds filled with amazing and wonderful journeys and adventures but does the world really need another novel with all the typical things like fire breathing dragons, magical all-powerful swords, and the story of a farm boy... ( added 1 year 180 days ago.)

A Guide To Painting Fantasy Miniatures Painting miniatures is a great hobby that overlaps both the gaming realm and the collecting realm. It is also a fundamental part of diorama making. This is a guide that shows you how to paint your fantasy miniatures. Begin your painting process by... ( added 1 year 188 days ago.)

Who Was the First Person To Make a Video Game? Just as in every new technology or field of endeavor it is always a bit muddled as to who actually was first. Technology, in particular, is a field where small incremental changes come about and the field evolves. As to who make the first video... ( added 1 year 194 days ago.)

Profiles in Classical Guitar: Matteo Carcassi Matteo Carcassi was a 19 th Century performer and composer for the classical guitar. His haunting and romantic music still remains with us today and is part of any guitarist's repertoire. Carcassi was born in Florence, Italy in 1792 and he... ( added 1 year 197 days ago.)

The Top Five Epic Fantasy Series of All Time This is a list and description of the top five epic fantasy series of all time. I have left Lord of the Rings off the list because it stands alone above even these. The main criteria I used are popularity, longevity and length of series. There... ( added 1 year 200 days ago.)

Making Mead: 5 Practical Tips for Beginners Mead is one of the easiest wines to make and you can almost never go wrong but there are some good rules of thumb you should follow. Here are some practical tips from a mead maker. Tip One: Patience is the biggest trait you need to have when... ( added 1 year 206 days ago.)

How To Make a Video Game That Is Exciting To Play Making a good video game requires more than just creating a dungeon with lots of creatures. They used to be simple enough that a single goal of making it through the game alive was enough to keep a player engaged and happy. Today's video game... ( added 1 year 217 days ago.)

The History of the Terrarium It is little known today but terrariums are also called Wardian Cases and this is in tribute to the man named Nathaniel Ward who began the whole art and science of terrarium making. It started with his unexpected discovery of some plants growing... ( added 1 year 254 days ago.)

Learn Video Game Design and Programming by Attending a Summer Camp A video game design summer camp is an extraordinary way to introduce a teen to the highly creative, and teamwork oriented world of game design. The industry of video game design is an extraordinarily creative industry and very similar to the... ( added 1 year 256 days ago.)

Mysteries and secrets from Medieval Castles in America When we think of a haunted castle we immediately go to visions of a castle somewhere in Eastern Europe. But North America has its share of castles and consequently it's share of spooky, unexplainable stories. Here is a look at some of these... ( added 1 year 264 days ago.)

How To Make Some Mead Today -The Cheap and Easy Way Mead is a wonderful and delicious wine brewed from honey rather than grapes and it is real easy to make. But typically you have to buy some specialized items like an airlock and a glass carboy. I will show you how with one trip to the supermarket... ( added 1 year 264 days ago.)

Classical Guitar: How to improve your Right Hand Playing Right hand technique is often the most overlooked part of a classical guitarist's skill yet it is the most important. Improving your right hand will transform your playing from mechanical to brilliant and expressive. Here are some tips and... ( added 1 year 270 days ago.)

A Guide to buying a Dobsonian Telescope Dobsonian telescopes have revolutionized amateur astronomy by making large and powerful telescopes available at very reasonable costs. If you are considering buying one this guide will help you make the choice that is right for you. What is a... ( added 1 year 270 days ago.)