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Native American Uses of Oak Trees for Food
Acorns require processing before consumptionPIle of acorns image by palmer530 from Fotolia.comOak trees thrive in temperate regions throughout the northern hemisphere. With more than 600 species of oaks found around the globe, they are among the most widespread trees in the world. In...
Jewish Food for Festivals
Jewish festivals cycle over the course of a year. Many Jewish holy days and festivals, such as Purim, Passover and Chanukah, incorporate food as central to the celebration. Jewish festivals and holy days are sacred, shared experiences; food symbolizes the details of those experiences in an ancient a
Black Women in Northwest History
Black women were instrumental in advancing the culture, industry and civil rights of the Pacific Northwest. By 1920, only 6,000 African-Americans lived in the Pacific Northwest, with 40 percent living in Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. Among the stories of Washington's and Oregon's early
What Was the Land Like in the History of the Colony South Carolina?
In the 1700s, tillage of South Carolina's soil fell solely upon the back-breaking efforts of slave labor. Rice and indigo grew in abundance. They were colonial South Carolina's most profitable cash crops.
The History of Windmills in the American West
The windmill was as crucial to the settling of the American West as the railroad. In many areas, the West was a dry place. The invention of the water-pumping windmill allowed ranchers and farmers to pull water from underground where there was no reliable above-ground supply. When the railroad was la
Most Recognizable Logos
The purpose of a logo is to help identify a company, product or other commercial entity to the public. Effective logos do this by combining graphic and text elements in such a way that the public recognizes it and equates the logo with the entity it belongs to. While any list of the most recognizabl
Native American Fighting Techniques
The original inhabitants of the Americas used a wide variety of weapons and tactics to fight their enemies. Native Americans exploited many techniques of fighting to their advantage, against both rival tribes and invading Europeans. Examining the Native American fighting styles as well as the weapon
Ethical Principles in Philosophy
Ethics is a branch of philosophy concerned with morality, good and evil, and right and wrong. This branch of philosophy has existed since Ancient Greece, when the philosopher Socrates posited that knowing what is truly right would lead to happiness. The field of ethics has grown and shifted a great
Northwestern Indian Crafts
The Northwest culture area includes the western parts of British Columbia, Southern Alaska, Washington, Oregon and northern California. Northwest Coast Indian people often lived at the ocean's edge on narrow gravel and sand beaches. Houses were built with cedar, facing the sea. Northwest Coast India
Traditional Indonesian Musical Instruments
Gamelan music, the most popular type of music in Indonesia, accompanies all Indonesian dances. The word gamel means "to hammer" and most Indonesian instruments are made to be hit with wooden mallets or hammers. Gamelan music is not produced in written form. It is learned by practice. Angklung music
Crow Tribal Crafts
The Crow are a Native American tribe with a reservation in Montana and Wyoming. Today, there are approximately 11,000 members of the tribe. Most tribe members speak the Crow language as well as English. The Crow are part of the larger Siouan culture, which is made up of many tribes from the Great Pl
What Type of Segregation Did African Americans Face?
Segregation became legal in 1896 and was finally overturned in 1954. The Supreme Court of the United States determined separation of black citizens, newly released from slavery at the end of the Civil War, from white citizens was constitutional. States mainly in the south and southwest took advantag
Parts of a Viking Ship
There are a lot of enduring images of Viking warriors, most of them false. One that is true is the image of the Viking warship, bearing armed Norsemen bent on raiding and mayhem. In these vessels the Vikings became the premier sailors of their day, venturing to lands as far apart as the Bosporus and
15th Century Japanese Dresses
The 15th century fell in the middle of the Muromachi period in Japan. During this time, the common class mostly wore practical clothing suitable for manual work. The nobility of the era wore practical clothes as well, but also leisure clothes and formal clothes, many of which had a robe- or dress-li
How to Cast Cemetery Monuments
Whether they be portraits, angels or animals, building monuments to the departed is a tradition that stretches back thousands of years. Some of the most beautiful sculpture in the United States can be found in our graveyards and cemeteries. A hand-made monument that you created yourself is an espec
A Critique of Identity Construction
The very idea of 'identity' is rooted in collectiveness. Identity has always represented itself a particular mass of people who has always been traditionally 'neglected' (actual or imaginary) within the larger nation. Individuals who identify ...
Differences Between Chinese Culture & Western Culture
Tourists to China, students and businessmen, experience a cultural shock when first going there. The same is true for people who travel from China, not only to western European countries, but also from the Americas. Traditions, values and beliefs play an important part in any culture, as they define
Old Folk Remedies to Kill Hair Mites
Demodex mites are tiny parasites that live near hair follicles. All humans harbor millions of mites with no symptoms, however occasionally they reproduce at an accelerated rate and cause problems such as rosacea and folliculitis. People with a compromised immune system may also be susceptible to an
Ideas for Music Festivals
A music festival celebrates a specific region or type of music. A festival includes food and activities in addition to the music to provide an entertaining experience for all visitors. Schools, cities, counties and private organizations can host the event on a small or large scale. When hosting a fe
The Influence of Mathematics on Language
Throughout the years, mathematics has had a profound influence on the way people see the world. From the adoption of Arabic numerical script into western alphabets to the simple use of mathematics in slang expression, mathematics has had a strong influence on language in many parts of the world. The