Culture

Beauty Culture Of A Black Babe
By Francis K. Githinji · 15 years ago
A beautiful black girl can also be referred to as a black babe. Black babes are gorgeous black women who are endowned with so much beauty. In the recent past, black women were not given ...
African Dance and the Controversial Pelvic Thrust
By Dzagbe Cudjoe · 15 years ago
For centuries sexual connotations have been attributed to the so called pelvic thrust in African dance. The earliest european descriptions date back to a time when all things African were described as "primitive". Very little ...
Learning About Japanese History
By Tomoko Asai · 15 years ago
One of the most interesting topics in world history is the Japanese history. as we all know, Japan has experienced years of isolation from the outside world but it did not prevent Japan from rising. ...
Knowing the Rich Japanese Culture
By Tomoko Asai · 15 years ago
The Japanese culture has developed over the years. From the ancient and classical Japan, to the birth of the samurais, and now a modern Japanese culture came to exist. Of course, many neighboring countries influenced ...
Is the American Flag Alive?
By Eddie Hill · 16 years ago
Is the American Flag Alive? The next time you drive by that car dealership with the hundred foot flag pole, look up and be sure to notice, the graceful maneuvers of the flag. Some days ...
Native Tattoo Meanings and Customs
By Mark Jordan · 16 years ago
Today many parents panic if their child gets a tattoo at some point in their life. Many think of it as a degrading practice that symbolizes rebellion. But it should be remembered that tattooing was ...
Indian Culture: Melting Point Of A Great Civilization
By Sonal Arya · 16 years ago
"India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, grandmother of legend, and great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the ...
How Did Halloween Start?
By Lillie Davis · 16 years ago
Have you ever wonder how Halloween got started? The modern holiday of Halloween has its origins in the ancient Gaelic festival known as Samhain. The Festival of Samhain is a celebration of the end of ...
Christmas Trees - The History of a Christmastime Tradition
By Ellen Bell · 16 years ago
When we talk about the history of Christmas trees, there are really several issues to address. First, there is the association of the evergreen tree with Christianity. When and where did this begin? Next, how ...
Significance of Deepavali Festival
By Ashish Phanse · 16 years ago
Diwali, or Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights. It is celebrated in a big way in India and Nepal, where it is called Tihar. The term Deepavali is of Sanskrit origin, which means an ...
Retire to Exotic Thailand
By Brian Bees · 16 years ago
Retirement is the point where a person stops employment completely. A person may also semi-retire and keep some sort of retirement job, out of choice rather than necessity. To some, this is the end of ...
Irish Winter Traditions
By Aine Minogue · 16 years ago
The journey of winter is upon us; and travelling through the celtic countries, where Yule, New Year, Hogmagog, Christmas and the Winter Solstice have uniquely interlaced over time; each finding its own way to stand ...
Nazi Jews:A Historical Paradox
By Brian Cuban · 16 years ago
Would it surprise anyone to learn that there were upwards of 150, 000 soldiers of partial Jewish descent serving in the Nazi army during World War II? I had no idea until I attended a ...
Tattoos Are Cool: A Pop Culture Trend
By Jessica Vandelay · 16 years ago
In the last five years tattoos and tattoo culture have made their way to the mainstream pop culture. While tattoos have long been popular, never before have they been so widely accepted and covered by ...
Chinese New Year - Get Free Chinese New Year 2009 and Chinese Valentines Day Cards
By Kunal Singh · 16 years ago
When the world is already done with its New Year celebration, China still awaits for its gala celebration. Chinese New Year or Spring festival is the most important traditional Chinese holiday. It is also called ...
Nefertiti
By Mirella Patzer · 16 years ago
Nefertiti reigned in Ancient Egypt between 1351 and 1331 B.C. She was the chief wife of the "heretic" Pharaoh Akhenaten. Akhenaten desperately wanted a male heir and Nefertiti tried hard to provide him with one. ...
The Every day life of the Aztec people
By Armando Martinez · 16 years ago
Very few is left today of the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. Most of what is left of this city lies at the bottom of Mexico city’s Historical center. The city was largely destroyed during ...
Traditions And Customs Of Bulgaria
By Douglas Winterburn · 16 years ago
Many Bulgarian customs and traditions go back to pagan times whilst others have their roots in Christianity. Most deal with the life cycle and the four seasons. Bulgarians devote certain days of the year to ...
Ashoka the Great
By Laura Davis · 16 years ago
Asoka was one of the most powerful kings of the Indian subcontinent. A ruler of the Mauryan Empire, Ashoka ruled over the country from 273 BC to 232 BC. The reign of Emperor Asoka covered ...
Asia: Asian People, Their Traditions and Cultures
By Sivakorn Siricharoensataporn · 16 years ago
Asian refers to all the people who are residing in Asia. There are many countries that form a part of the continent of Asia like the Islamic nations and the Southeastern countries of Nepal, India ...