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Why Should We Study World History?
The study of world history is a way to understand the growth and evolution of humanity. It enables us to learn from our past and teaches us ways to build a better future. History is more than just dates and places. It is about understanding the relationship between cause and effect and how nothing i
Happy Diwali 2013 Quotes
GREETING 4 all AirTel Team. - Today's the `Festival of Lights' all o'er; - A joyful day for minds and hearts and souls; - And people throng the Temples to offer, - Prayers, resolving to ...
Muslim Women in Marriage
Married Muslim women are expected to follow the Koran, to have very spiritual minds and take care of their husbands' needs. According to the Office of National Statistics, young Muslim couples between the ages of 16 and 24 are more likely to married than young adults from other religious backgrounds
Popular Dance Styles of 1930s
During an era that was ravaged by the Great Depression, many people found an outlet in dance. Dance was markedly influenced by black American culture and many of the dances drew their names from famous events or personalities of the times.
What Are the Best Places to Live Self-Sustained?
It takes preparation and study to successfully live off the grid and reduce your carbon footprint. Developing a self-sustained lifestyle means you will work with the most available environmentally friendly resources to farm the land and raise your meat without the assistance of utilities, grocery st
Tools Used by the Crow Native American Tribe
In the Crow tribe, the women are responsible for building and maintaining the hometeepee image by Mike & Valerie Miller from Fotolia.comThe Crow Native American tribe traditionally lived in the Yellowstone River valley, but today their home is a reservation in Montana. In an effort to...
Help the world with organic cotton wool and tissues.
Cotton Wool and tissues, we all use them every single day. When we are removing make-up, or when we are going to the toilet. When we have a cold/flu, or when we are sad or ...
Japanese Culture Summer Camps for Teens
Even if you cannot go to Japan it is still possible to surround yourself with its culture by attending a Japanese summer camp in the US. There are options to attend uniquely different camps all over the United States. Some of them teach just Japanese drumming art, while others offer a more general o
Causes of the American Revolutionary War
The factors that led to the start of the American Revolutionary War are debatable, depending on which historian you ask. The easy answer is to pinpoint the action-and-reaction regarding the British taxation acts in the 1760s and early 1770s, but digging a little deeper reveals that these measures we
How Were the Pyramids Made?
PyramidsFew things from the ancient world fascinate us as much as the pyramids. Found in several regions across the world, including relics from the Aztecs and Mayans of South America, it is the Egyptian pyramids that are the focus of so much mystery and study. These grand structures seem...
Differences in Indian Headdresses
Among the many different Native American tribes existed several different forms of headdress. The warbonnet and feather headbands are what figure prominently in popular culture, but they were not the dominant form of headdress among the tribes. Roaches were commonly worn by tribes east of the Rocky
How to Identify Alabama Indian Arrowheads
Native American arrowheads are small artifacts left by the native cultures that once inhabited the United States and Canada. Thousands of these tiny remnants have been found throughout North America, and many are still being discovered each year by farmers, archaeologists and lucky individuals who h
Musical Instruments Used in Germany
Orchestra thrives in Germany.orchestra image by Pedro Luis from Fotolia.comGermany has always had a dynamic music scene. Bach, Brahms and Handel were German; modern Germany boasts 80 publicly-financed concert halls that house 130 professional orchestras. Some German instruments have...
How to Find a Person Buried in a New York Cemetery
Whether you are looking for a person's grave site to pay homage to the individual or conducting genealogy research, you can search for the grave site by utilizing the Web, government agencies and by visiting the cemetery where the person is buried.
What Are Tartan Plaids?
The words tartan and plaid are often used interchangeably but that usage is incorrect from a historical sense. All tartan's are a form of plaid, but not all plaids should be considered a specific tartan. The history of tartan dates back to ancient times and is associated with the Irish and Scottish
African Rituals for Men
Rituals are cultural or religious ceremonies that celebrate or commemorate specific events that have religious significance and are vital to maintaining a close-knit community, according to Exploring Africa. African rituals encompass a wide array of elaborate celebrations that can be vibrant and col