KJ21 “Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite, for he is thy brother. Thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian, because thou wast a stranger in his land.” This post has lots of information. I s…
When we meet a new person, we can take guesses about their culture, but we can’t really tell too much until we get to know them. Even when we know someone for a while, we might not under…
Gottfried Lindauer's portraits present a collective history of colonial New Zealand, capturing individual identities in a time of great social change and upheaval.
All over the world, there are different dress codes and etiquette for different occasions. One would dress in a formal outfit for a wedding, but wear comfortable and casual clothing for shopping, travelling or attending a sporting event. All cultures have specific rules and regulations for people visiting religious places and participating in religious ceremonies.
“The #Pineal Gland represented as a Pinecone is a sacred symbol throughout history and in every culture of the world.”
This post is full of information and documentaries. You may want to bookmark or save the page and read it over a period of time. When I started this post and this journey I had no idea what I would…
Henri Lucien Doucet (France Painter , 1856-1895) – Beauty of Harem John Frederick Lewis (British Painter1805-1876) – Indoor Gossip John Frederick Lewis (British Painter1805-1876) …
History is an excellent source for pop culture to milk. The Assassination Of Jesse James, Schindler's List, Apollo 13; just ask Hollywood. So it's no wonder the subject has provided us with countless hilarious memes, too. And the aptly-titled Instagram account 'History In Memes' is sharing all the best ones!
Listen, We Don't Play Around in Our Ancient Cultures - With over a billion users on Facebook, only seems natural that we have a good amount of FAILS from all that.
The description of Babylon and Babylonian customs in Histories by the Greek historian Herodotus (l. c. 484-425/413 BCE) has long been challenged for accuracy and been found wanting, leading some scholars...
This is an UPDATED list (2024 May) of the BEST books about Guatemala - fiction and nonfiction books - history, travel, immigration, and culture
There are two broad language families: Indo-European and Uralic. The Indo-European languages are native mainly to Europe. Some languages (English, Spanish, Portugees) spread throughout the world in the colonial era. The Uralic languages are spoken by about 25,000 people, mainly in Northern Eurasia.
Don't be surprised if you haven't heard of the Ainu, Japan's indigenous people. In fact, many Japanese themselves are unaware of the existence of their own country's indigenous people. Learn more about their rich culture and history.
What is the difference between Culture and Custom? Custom is a part of the culture; to be more accurate, it is a representation of the culture. Culture is
The name Africa is a phenomenon. Home to 1.216 billion people, the world’s second-largest population and 2nd largest continent after
Anyone looking to analyze the epic poem "Beowulf" must first understand Bards, paganism, the warrior king culture, and Anglo-Saxon Christianization to form a complete analysis of Beowulf.
God’s four Eden rivers in Genesis 2:10-14 God planted Garden East of Eden put man formed in Garden. In Garden of Eden Adam and Eve created by four rivers flowing from Genesis 2:8-14 brings li…
Last Queen of Mongolia Queen Genepil (1905-1938) the last queen of Mongolia. She was executed in May, 1938, shot as part of the systematic Stalinist destru...
“Even we who have seen these things with our own eyes, are yet so amazed as to be unable to comprehend their reality” Cortes in a letter to King Charles V. He was so overwhelmed by the grandeur of the great Aztec city that he was not sure how to…
Your last name could be a clue to a family link to the aristocracy of days past, according to a study by American and British researchers.
Located right off the Pelopponese is Monemvasia - a beautiful Greek island full of rich history & culture. Here's how to get there & what to do in the town.
Learn about the universal moral principle, from world religions throughout history: The Golden Rule. Find resources and ideas to use with your children.
Cultural Observation: An Observation of My Experience at La Mexicana
Looking at the Anthropocene through the lens of astrobiology could help us move on with the planet — so it doesn't move on without us, says physicist Adam Frank.
Tracing the diffusion of Neolithic, Chalcolithic and Bronze Age cultures and peoples from the Middle East to Europe through DNA.
Many cultures, in addition to Muslims and Sikhs, wear head coverings as you can see from this cool graphic which I found here.
The ancient history of Poland is more connected with Goths and other local tribes than with the Celts. However, during many excavations archaeologists have discovered links between the modern territory of Poland and old Celtic tribes.
Pre-contact distribution of Native Americans. Fascinating stuff.
Discover the best day trips from Zagreb, Croatia's capital. From alpine lakes to cascading waterfalls and medieval towns to castles, there's a lot to see!
Slavery has marked everything from the Capitol to the alcohol Americans consume.
Before Christianity arrived in the Philippines, the natives had their own polytheistic beliefs officiated by the Babaylan. But over time, they went from healers to hell-sent.
We may take it for granted that the earliest writing systems developed with the Sumerians around 3400 B.C.E. The archaeological evidence so far supports the theory. But it may also be possible that the earliest writing systems predate 5000-year-old cuneiform tablets by several thousand years.
Looking for a good book to transport you to a faraway place? Here are 15 of the most engrossing + informative books on Indonesia.
This text about the history of clothing is quite difficult and meant for advanced students. There are several discussion topics and a adjective exercise. If you want to revise clothes vocabulary, you can find worksheets here:https://en.islcollective.com/mypage/resources?Tags=fashion&searchworksheet=GO&type=Printables&id=5163 - ESL worksheets
Aegean Farmers Vashtëmi Körös culture/Criș culture Starčevo culture Linear Pottery culture BMAC Late LBK A shoe-last celt Sopot culture Lengyel culture Tzonevo culture Bug–Dniester culture Cucuteni…
