From Mesopotamia to Mexico - A Brief History of Silver Coins
Silver has been used for many years as a fungible good of exchange and decoration starting with ancient civilizations. While silver was used much earlier for jewelry, Mesopotamian traders collected...
View ArticleThe Real Riddles of the Sphinx
The Great Sphinx of Giza - the great human-headed lion that sits next to the famed Pyramids of Giza - is one of the most recognisable of Egyptian landmarks. Yet despite its fame, relatively little is...
View ArticleVenetian Mask History, the Moretta Mask
The Moretta mask is also called the Servetta Muta, meaning mute maid servant. This name refers to the fact that the masks wearer can not talk whilst wearing the mask. The Moretta mask originated in...
View ArticleThe Tragic Flaws (Hamartia) of King Richard II
Hamartia is an ancient Greek term used by Aristotle for the tragic hero in his work 'Poetics.' Aristotle, the disciple of Plato, describes the tragic hero as a distinguished person having a very high...
View ArticleWell Known Native American Pottery
Native American pottery can make an artistic and decorating statement in almost any home. The earth tones provide a natural touch and theme. A home decorated in the Southwest style is the perfect spot...
View ArticleHow Asian Art Can Add A Touch Of Elegance To Any Home
Asian Art dates back centuries which makes it one of the oldest forms of art currently available. When you think of art, the first thing that most likely comes to your mind is paintings. What you may...
View ArticleAppearance, Magnificence And Capability Of Low Cost Swords
Getting affordable swords, like purchasing any affordable item suggests you're buying a product of low quality. The Japanese recognize top quality really well. High-end samurai swords could very well...
View ArticleCalling Up The Wind, Northern Magic
Calling up the wind has always been a part of Norse Magic. Before the ability of manufactured power sources, the wind was used in milling and transport. Until the end of commercial sailing, Norse...
View ArticleJapanese Mythology - The Legend of Issun Boshi
The legend of Issun Boshi, or "Little One Inch," is an ancient Japanese myth about a tiny soldier blessed with extraordinary bravery. In the legend, Boshi proves his worth and is rewarded handsomely...
View ArticleA Link That Leads To Just One Womb Of Many Nations
The artifacts which are on display in a South African museum are a symbol of what are believed to be the world's oldest traces of Homo sapiens foot prints some 117,000 years old. This is a simple...
View ArticleBlackpool Tower in the War Years 1939-1945
The iconic Blackpool Tower and how it assisted in the pioneering work of early Radar. How Blackpool Tower became both a training establishment for the Troops during the day and a huge entertainment...
View ArticleGerman Alraunas, Magic Prophetesses
The word "Alrauna" has been used for centuries as a German synonym for "Witch." Historically, it originally reffed to pre-Christian Germanic women, also described as priestesses, prophetesses, shamans,...
View ArticleTaxing Times
Yep, it's definitely tough. So what can we do? We all know there are things in life we can change...and things we can't. As individuals, there's not much we can do to change the economy, war, taxes or...
View ArticleThe Art of "Matryoshka"
Russian art and culture are synonymous with Russian heritage, and this unique heritage is marked by very old and long traditional values in the subject of arts, literature, philosophy, architecture,...
View ArticleThe Words of God Are Dead 1500 Years Ago
The ancient Egyptian language is one of the very oldest languages of the world. Archaeological discoveries suggest that Egyptian hieroglyphs may be the oldest form of writing. Egyptian was spoken from...
View ArticleWho Was The First Woman Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt?
In 1900 AD, the famous Egyptoligists William Petrie discovered the tomb of Merneith and because of its nature, he believed it belonged to a previously unknown pharaoh from the first dynasty. When it...
View ArticleMata Ortiz Pottery - Art Emerges From Historical Mystery
The origin of the now world famous Mata Ortiz pottery is unique and mystifying. The discovery of shards of pottery by a young 12 year old boy named Juan Quezada from the town of Juan Mata Ortiz, as he...
View ArticleWest African Tribal Masks
Tribal masks of West Africa depict ancestors, spirit beings and invisible powers. In tribal ceremonial events the people express moral as well as important social and religions values for the...
View ArticleAfrican Tribal Dance Traditions Still in Practice
When it comes to African tribal traditions, dances are an integral part of African society. Dances are very symbolic and are interwoven into the threads of everyday life and life celebrations.
View ArticleThe History of Fountains
Centuries ago fountains were connected to springs or aqueducts and thought of as functional water features for drinking and bathing water. In ancient Rome, however, their significance took on an...
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