The ancient Romans had huge baths that resembled swimming pools, where they not only washed the day’s grime away, but also socialized with friends and neighbors. While regular folk went to a public bath, the rich had a room dedicated to bathing. Many were built...
Government House, in Regina, Saskatchewan, was built in 1891. Serving as the residence of the Lieutenant Governor until 1945, it’s now a museum restored to the period of 1898-1910. Four Lieutenant Governors lived there while Saskatchewan was part of the old...
Fort Monroe, Virginia, is the largest stone fort ever built in America. It was constructed between 1819 and 1836, with the final phase directed by Robert E. Lee. The hexagonal brick and stone fort, which also had a moat, covers 63 acres and cost over $2 million to...