Norse Goddess Freya - Forerunner of Women's Liberation
No Goddess annoyed Christian officials more than the Norse Goddess Freya. As a result, ironically, Freya survives more vividly than any other female goddess. The constant condemnation that the...
View ArticlePost Cultural Revolution
Neo Cultural Revolution: It's been now 36 years, when the Cultural Revolution was officially terminated and it may take another 100 years until we know really what happened and the real consequences....
View ArticleAtlantis, Lemuria and Mu Continents of Mystery
Throughout history, people tended to look toward an exclusive age of perfection; a time when human achievements were greater, lives were happier and the world was a gentler place. In religious terms,...
View ArticleHistory of Ancient Roman Glass
The term "Roman glass" is a very broad, general term, and refers to a specific age under Roman rule as opposed to a specific area. The Roman Empire was so vast that there were many different styles...
View ArticleThe Layered Past of Japanese Culture
For most of its history, the island nation of Japan existed in nearly complete isolation, even from its nearest neighbors. Although the first European trade ships arrived in the mid-16th century, the...
View ArticleHistory of Ancient Egyptian Glass
This article briefly goes over the history of Egyptian glass. They were one of the first recorded in history to make glass for utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. Lucky for us, many Egyptian glass...
View ArticleFascinating African Artwork
African art is a traditional art, which is followed even now in the African continents. Africans have a great passion for their art.
View ArticleLegend of the Lady White Snake - Chinese Folklore
Legend of the White Snake is one of the Chinese four most popular folk stories. This is a touching love story about a man who fell in love with a white snake. This story has also been ranked into the...
View ArticleAll Fools Day Hoaxes
All Fools Day on April 1st seems to have taken a back seat in recent years, maybe because there is so much alternative entertainment available now on TV and via the various web diversions the IT buff...
View ArticleEgyptian Queens Ahmose-Nefertari and Ahmose-Nebta
Having driven the Hyksos eastwards out of Egypt, Kng Ahmose first sacked and then rebuilt their capital city, Avaris. His new Delta citadel included a fortified palace whose frescoed walls were...
View ArticlePeru's Latest Archeological Discoveries
One of the most beautiful countries in South America, boasting a unique and heavy history, Peru is home to myriad fascinating archeological sites which help us understand earlier civilizations, form...
View ArticleGermans, Slavs and Steppe Ponies
Those pesky ponies from the Eurasian steppes have a lot to answer for. They're only small, but on their backs have sat warlike horsemen who have swept in from the grasslands of central Asia to...
View ArticleMy Grandfather, John Jones and the Pullman Sleeping Car Port
My Grandfather, John Jones was born in Gonzales, Texas in September of 1888. He grew up in this small town and attended the local grade school there. At the age of sixteen and after taking a young...
View ArticleThe Traditions of Cultivation of Flax and Linen Weaving in L
Linen is a fabric used for all kinds of purposes, mostly clothing and decoration, that is appreciated for its durability, naturalness and freshness. Linen is manufactured from the fibres of the flax...
View ArticleQueen Maria of Romania: Ten Things to Know About Her
Queen Marie was famous for her beauty and her writing. She also was famous for being royal. Still there are ten thing which you may not know about her.
View ArticleLegend of the Holy Grail
The legend of the Holy Grail represents the symbol of life. The Holy Grail is identified as a sacred vessel out of which Jesus drank the Last Super; used in the final meal with his disciples, the...
View ArticleDecoding the Meaning of "Odyssey Dawn"
When operation "Odyssey Dawn" started on the 20th March, 2011, the controversy around this new conflict, includes the mission's oddly sounding name. What does "Odyssey Dawn," really mean?
View ArticleIs Ivory Carving in Vogue?
It is a common misconception that ivory comes solely from elephant tusks but there are, in fact, many different types. Ivory can be obtained for carving from the teeth or tusks of many animals...
View ArticleCharles Lindbergh - An American Icon
Charles Augustus Lindbergh was born on February 4th, 1902 in Detroit Michigan. His parents were Charles August Lindbergh and Evangeline Lodge Land.
View ArticleJapanese Netsuke: Collectors Delight
Japanese netsuke, while it served with a practical purpose in seventeenth century Japan, has in recent times become a treasured art form with immense historical value to both the Western and Eastern...
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