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Fun and Creative Summer Projects for Fathers and Sons Summertime is the time for getting outside and having some fun. And there are lots of traditional ways to do this but this article looks at some unusual and different ways to enjoy the summer. The focus here is on projects that adults and children... ( added 143 days 11 hours ago.)

A Look at the Medieval Castles of Japan When we think of Medieval castles we seldom think about Japan. But Japan went through a very long period of feudal warfare and as a result hundreds of fortress like castles were built. They look significantly different than their European... ( added 189 days 12 hours ago.)

Lamentation by Ken Scholes - Epic Fantasy Book Review This is an epic fantasy novel that doesn't follow the now very over used formula that so many books in the genre follow yet it still stays comfortably within the genre. This makes a refreshing change. Add to this a heap of imagination and a talent... ( added 251 days 7 hours ago.)

How to Write a Massive Battle for your Epic Fantasy Novel If you are writing an epic fantasy novel you are no doubt thinking in big broad strokes. This is of course the point of fantasy that is epic. And one of the key components of this kind of novel is the big battle where forces of good and evil... ( added 282 days 8 hours ago.)

The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. LeGuin – Book Review The Tombs of Atuan is the second book in LeGuin's Earthsea series of books. At less than 150 pages in length it is a small yet magical book that is suitable for children and adults. This is a perfect book for bedtime stories or if you want... ( added 1 year 51 days ago.)

A Guide to Medieval Weapons for Fantasy Writers If you write fantasy or are thinking about writing fantasy you probably are going to have medieval weapons in your created world. Today's reader of fantasy is very savvy when it comes to weapons and armor and you want your writing to be accurate... ( added 1 year 56 days ago.)

Creative Shoebox Diorama Ideas for the School Season Shoebox Dioramas are a part of every school year and in just about every grade they serve as a wonderful learning tool. They are used to learn the arts and crafts of making things and they are used to also learn about subjects. This article shows... ( added 1 year 62 days ago.)

Huygens and the Biggest Telescopes of the 17th Century Christiaan Huygens was born in Holland in 1629 and he was a mathematical genius who invented several important mechanical devices including the pendulum clock. He had a deep understanding of astronomy, optics, mathematics, and mechanical devices.... ( added 1 year 65 days ago.)

How to use a small Terrarium as a Learning Tool for Kids A terrarium is a great way to teach some lessons about the importance of nature, its interconnectedness, and our role as stewards in helping with the care. With something as simple as a small terrarium you can raise a child's awareness of the... ( added 1 year 66 days ago.)

Profiles in Classical Guitar: Fernando Sor Fernando Sor was a classical guitarist and composer who was born in Spain and he lived from 1778 to 1839. He was a contemporary of Beethoven and is often referred to as the "Beethoven of the Guitar". He wrote many different works for the... ( added 1 year 66 days ago.)

How Newton’s Telescope Changed the World Sir Isaac Newton didn't use his telescope to find any new things in the universe but he did use it to radically transform how we view the world we live in and the universe as a whole. He is often considered as the greatest Astronomer and... ( added 1 year 67 days ago.)

The Gregorian Telescope – The first practical Reflector The Gregorian Telescope is an interesting design of reflector and it was the first practical design for a telescope that used a mirror. It is still used in modern times but only in very limited circumstances. Credit for the first reflector goes... ( added 1 year 69 days ago.)

How to improve your Fantasy artwork Fantasy art is different than any other kind of art because it is often composed of things that don't exist. These things come from your imagination and while you can't grab a unicorn and ask it to sit still so you can draw it there are some... ( added 1 year 70 days ago.)

You Have a Great Idea For a Video Game – What Should You Do? Maybe you have thought up a really neat and unique idea for a video game and you are thinking "If I can just get in touch with the right people I can sell it and make a lot of money. And I get to see my idea turned into a game that people will... ( added 1 year 74 days ago.)

How to take Star Photos without a Telescope You don't need a telescope to take beautiful and even dramatic photos of the stars and the night sky. You just need a camera and film. In this article I give you tips and techniques for taking great night sky pictures. There are two basic types... ( added 1 year 83 days ago.)

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. LeGuin – Book Review In the world of Epic Fantasy there are two series of books that stand above all the rest as masterpieces. Lord of the Rings is one of those series. The Earthsea Series by Ursula K. LeGuin is the other. This is a review of the first book in the... ( added 1 year 84 days ago.)

Magician: Master by Raymond Feist – Book Review This book is the second book in Feist's Riftwar Saga (the first book is Magician: Apprentice) and in this book we see not only the transformation of our main character from apprentice to master but we also see this same transformation in Feist's... ( added 1 year 93 days ago.)

Medieval Castles and their Mazes and Labyrinths Medieval castles were mysterious places and often times they had a maze or a labyrinth. This article looks at the uses of these structures and takes a look at some of the more famous ones. Labyrinth and mazes have a long and interesting history... ( added 1 year 94 days ago.)

Map Making for Fantasy Writers Maps are a wonderful addition to any fantasy novel. They give the reader an added level of information that helps them visualize and experience the world you have created. A good map can also help you in the writing of your novel. Here are some... ( added 1 year 97 days ago.)

How to Explore the Night Sky without a Telescope You don't need a telescope to see a lot of wonderful things in the night sky. For example five of the planets are often readily visible with the naked eye. There are lots of amazing things you can see and this guide will help you find them. To... ( added 1 year 98 days ago.)

Magician: Apprentice by Raymond Feist – Book Review There are a lot of epic fantasy series out there. But very few of them have withstood the test of time. This book is one of the best books in the genre of modern epic fantasy and it is the first book in a series called the Riftwar Cycle. If you... ( added 1 year 101 days ago.)

A look at the Biggest Telescopes in the World The Telescope turns 400 years old this year and in four century period astronomers and telescope makers have been continually making larger and larger telescopes in order to peer deeper and deeper into the mysteries of the universe. There are... ( added 1 year 107 days ago.)

Stop Motion Animation: Nine Creative and Easy Techniques If you want to draw some stop motion animation but don't know what to do this article will help. Often times people think you have to spend endless hours drawing the same figures over and over with just a slight change between each drawing. And... ( added 1 year 109 days ago.)

Terrariums for Kids: Creative Ideas for Fun and Learning Terrariums are a great project for kids because they encompass a lot of different things yet are not too hard of a project to make. This article gives you great ideas for terrarium making for kids of all ages and includes learning materials... ( added 1 year 114 days ago.)

The Secret Art of Mead Making Revealed Mead is wine fermented from honey rather than the traditional way of fermenting with grapes. Nobody really knows for sure how old the art of making mead is. This information has been lost to history. But it may very well be the oldest form of... ( added 1 year 125 days ago.)