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1. 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... (posted by Will 2 years 332 days ago.)

2. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 13 days ago.)

3. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 75 days ago.)

4. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 106 days ago.)

5. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 245 days ago.)

6. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 251 days ago.)

7. 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.... (posted by Will 3 years 254 days ago.)

8. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 255 days ago.)

9. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 256 days ago.)

10. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 258 days ago.)

11. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 263 days ago.)

12. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 273 days ago.)

13. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 282 days ago.)

14. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 283 days ago.)

15. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 287 days ago.)

16. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 298 days ago.)

17. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 303 days ago.)

18. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 314 days ago.)

19. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 315 days ago.)

20. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 323 days ago.)

21. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 323 days ago.)

22. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 351 days ago.)

23. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 354 days ago.)

24. 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... (posted by Will 3 years 356 days ago.)

25. 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... (posted by Will 4 years 13 days ago.)