For generations, the Amish have been known for their reliance on horse-drawn buggies and their cautious approach to modern ...

Now a viral TikTok creator, Lovina Hershberger tells PEOPLE she didn't touch a phone until she left her rigid, restrictive community at age 18 Lovina Hershberger Lovina Hershberger when she was in the ...

Between the sound of horses pounding pavements and the taste of freshly baked pies, this little town reminds you that beauty ...

The Amish have been living a version of self-sufficiency that most people only dream about. Without depending on modern technology, they’ve built lives rooted in skill, community, and practical tools ...

In October 2006, I had planned to spend four or five days revisiting Amish country in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to photograph this unique corner of American culture. I had visited Lancaster ...

There were about 600 of us packed into the shop at the Garber residence in Salem, Indiana. In the weeks prior, the Garbers ...

A young woman has told how she has fled the Amish community and had her haircut and wore a pair of jeans for the first time. Alisha Green, 26, was a generational member of the Amish and Mennonite ...

Eleven of the siblings left the Amish church and lifestyle, with only Ruth Smucker Stoltzfus remaining. Sam Smucker, the first to leave, said he knew at a young age that the lifestyle was not for him.

In the quiet landscapes of rural North America, the Amish community thrives, embracing a way of life steeped in tradition, simplicity, and a profound commitment to self-sufficiency. However, many ...

Naomi Swartzentruber escaped her Amish community at age 17 after rebelling against the lifestyle's restrictive values throughout her teen years. Two years later, she started dancing in strip clubs to ...

Mix all ingredients together and place in an oven-safe pan. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Spread with sauce and bake another ...