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Best Movies to Watch on Halloween Night
You have probably laughed, cried, shouted and have enjoyed every character in you. Now its time to fear on this Halloween night. Some people will call it a pathetic statement, but for other, it is ...
The Differences in Scottish Brogue
The Scottish accent (or "brogue" as it is sometimes called) is not actually one national accent but several regional variations. A person familiar with these variations can tell a native of Edinburgh from a native of Glasgow by the accent alone, and neither of them will sound like an Aberdeen native
Unique Cemetery Monuments
Memorable cemetery markerstombstones in old grave yard one image by Stephen Orsillo from Fotolia.comThe Egyptians built massive pyramids to house their royal dead. The Celts created mounds of earth and stone with richly provisioned burial chambers. P.T Barnum, who could never resist a...
About Apache Indian Culture
Apache Indian culture centers on hunting, raiding and taking care of one's tribe. While there were tenuous peace treaties forged with other tribes and European settlers, the Apaches were mostly at war with them. Prayer and rituals are also an important aspect of these Native Americans.
Middle-aged men using public transport
I see it all the time, middle ages men roaming public transport from 7-10 AM and 4-6 PM, they're going to- and leaving from work. Some of these men sit for hours just to see ...
West Virginia Wine & Jazz Festival
Since 1993, the West Virginia Wine and Jazz Festival has raised funds for the community. The event provides a venue for quality musical entertainment, serves locally produced wines, highlights the cuisine of regional restaurants and displays the paintings, photographs and crafts of local artists and
What Are Blue Star and Gold Star Military Families?
During World War I, Army Captain Robert L. Queisser sought a way to honor his sons’ military service. Other families soon adopted his blue-star flag to indicate active duty service in the war. Sadly, many also displayed gold stars on those flags, symbolizing the death of the service member. Th
Scottish Regional Fiddle Styles
Scottish regional fiddle styles are mostly known for their lively interpretation of the music and the precision in which fiddle pieces are played. The different regions of Scotland produce nuances to the music easily identifiable to the trained ear. Scottish fiddle styles are also easily distinguish
The Differences Between Stonemasons and Freemasons
Although speakers often refer to both as "masons" in conversation, stonemasons and Freemasons are two entirely different groups of people. In medieval Europe, stonemasons were highly skilled professional craftsmen. Members of other skilled trades respected their knowledge and their work. Freemasons
How to Register Your Indian Heritage
Registering your Indian heritage takes a lot of work. While simply saying you are of Native American decent may be valid for joining a club, program or organization, officially registering your heritage demands several essential steps. Register your Native American heritage by visiting the official
Tools Used by Native Americans
Native Americans, also known as American Indians, lived in America long before the white man set foot here. Native Americans made their tools out of materials that were readily available in the regions where they lived. Woodworking tools, grinding stones and tools for scraping hide had been used by
Methods in Social Anthropology
Social anthropology methods analyze image and content.graffiti 1 image by jeanphilippe delisle from Fotolia.comThough the discipline has been around since the colonial period, modern social anthropology as a discipline has adapted to the 21st century. According to The University of...
How to Tie the Tsuka-Ito
Sword fighting has an extensive lineage in Japanese culture. Tsuka-ito is the name for the intricate hilt-wrapping seen on many Japanese swords. Tsuka-ito is a traditional practice that adds both functionality and aesthetic beauty to a sword. The fabric binding makes the blade much easier to handle,
What Is the Function of the Temple of Inscriptions?
The Temple of Inscriptions is an ancient Mayan pyramid located in Chiapas, Mexico, and constructed around 700 AD. It is a funerary monument to Pacal the Great, lord of the Mayan city state of Palenque. Both the city and the temple were abandoned sometime around 1000 AD, and the native rainforest re
Chinese Sports Culture
Early in the newly formed People's Republic of China, Chairman Mao Zedong claimed that the world considered the Chinese culture weak, backward and athletically unfit. Thus began a national effort to reform their sports industry. Chinese sports' development reforms, initiated in 1978, set Chinese ath
A brief talk about Chinese History - Shang Dynasty
After the defeat of Jie of Xia the Shang Dynasty is now my place. The Shang dynasty spanned over 600 years and had 31 emperors from 1600 to 1066 BC. At the start of this ...
One Big Happy Asian Family?
If only I had a nickel for every time someone would be sure I spoke Chinese when I told them that I had grown up in Japan... Though I don't blame people for occasionally lumping ...
California Intermountain Indian Tools & Weapons
The California Intermountain Indians were archaic Indians that showed up in the California region around 8,000 B.C. Agriculture was not fully in use during this time, so these Indians collected and ate pine nuts of the California forests, as well as hunted large game animals such as deer, bear, elk
Difference Between Chinese & Japanese Tea Ceremonies
Though born from Chinese rituals which have their roots in Zen Buddhism, the Japanese and Chinese tea ceremonies have now diverged to contain many differences.
Laughing Buddha Statue Meaning
The Laughing Buddha or Happy Buddha statue depicts a bald, grinning figure with a large exposed belly and a cloth bag. The Laughing Buddha statue is welcome in any Buddhist home for it is said to bring good luck and prosperity.