To the outsider, the Amish way of life is intriguing and sometimes puzzling. Amish customs can seem contradictory. Although the Amish chief mode of transportation is horse and buggy, sometimes they ...

The Amish are often recognized for their simple lifestyle, horse-drawn buggies, and rejection of modern technology, but their way of life is far more complex than many assume. They exist as a distinct ...

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 are settlements of Amish all around the nation but a large number live in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Amish are a group of plain people who are similar to but different than the Mennonite. The ...

Do the Amish pay taxes? 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 ...

TLC has announced "Suddenly Amish," a reality series with Amish hosts that documents six outsiders stepping into Amish life in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. What drives this fascination? Audiences are ...

Taken as a composite, reality shows offer a fascinating – and often unflattering – insight into our culture. Whether we’re true fans or just ritually hate-watch with our friends, the shows that ...