Few performers have ever enjoyed the iconic, worldwide notoriety Michael Jackson had in the 1980s. One of the first true breakout stars of the video era, Jackson sold more than 750 million albums and had 13 No. 1 singles and 13 Grammy awards. A combination of several factors led to that fame, not th......[Read More]

Gypsies are nomadic people who spread into clans throughout the world. Their clothing remained similar despite the geographic distance. Some modern clans still dress in the traditional, medieval gypsy clothing. A lot of the clothing featured embroidery around the neck. An interesting fact about gyps......[Read More]

In the Victorian age, buttercups stood for riches. Perhaps it's because a field of these bold yellow flowers looks like pieces of gold waving in the wind. Victorians also believed this flower stood for childishness. This is one flower that could be a complimentary gift or almost an insulting one. Ot......[Read More]

The history of American music can be traced through a series of innovations on the traditions of music from throughout the world. Indeed, due to the unique nature of the melting pot of cultures that has existed throughout American history, changes in music for the entire world have origins in Ameri......[Read More]

February, Black History Month, is an opportune time for children to study the timeline of black history, the lifestyle of blacks in the 1800s, and famous African-Americans. Craft activities encourage children to develop each topic and their attitudes toward it. The products of children's efforts sho......[Read More]

For Sunday brunch, Saturday breakfast or as a quick late-night dinner, waffles are delicious and beg to be garnished with syrup, fruit, berries and cream. Whisking will incorporate air into the batter, and the beaten egg whites will keep it light.

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When exchanging ideas, especially in heated topics like politics, it can become a challenge to keep to the rules of civil debate. Emotions can run high when discussing political philosophy, as many identify themselves with their core principles. Pundits, politicians and media correspondents can ofte......[Read More]

Extending as far back as Mesopotamian times, the fleur de lis, or stylized lily flower, has close links with the country of France, and more esoterically, with the Italian city of Florence. The differences between the two fleur de lis can be found in their design, usage, as well as historical origin......[Read More]

Planning an event conference requires a good mind for details and the ability to create and maintain a schedule long before the conference takes place. Ideally, the first thing you should do is form a committee and appoint committee chairpersons who will be responsible for their committee items. The......[Read More]

Human beings are curious creatures who have wondered about the existence and nature of god. People have turned to many different philosophies and religious views in their quest for answers. Theism and deism offer seekers widely different views about the nature of the divine.......[Read More]

God appointed seven feasts for the Jews in the 23rd and 25th chapters of Leviticus. The feasts remind the Jews of their heritage and promises of blessings to come. The feasts fall on different dates each year because they follow the Jewish lunar calendar rather than the Gregorian solar calendar. Fea......[Read More]

Chinese culture is full of different customs and etiquette in regards to business, giving greetings, dining, giving gifts, keeping distances, gestures and facial expressions. It's important to know about some of them.......[Read More]

Fascism and Marxism are often confused because they appeared as political philosophies at roughly the same point in history and some 20th century governments mixed socialist and fascist rhetoric. In a way, though, fascism and Marxism are opposites. Both philosophies call for a strong central governm......[Read More]

Beading is a craft that uses small beads to create an item for decoration or to be worn. Beading has been popular at various times throughout history. The first "beads" were made by cavemen as far back as 38,000 B.C. They used stones and the bones and teeth of animals. Beaded jewelry has a variety o......[Read More]

The value of passing items and ideas to other generations is important to Native Americans. Almost every sacred ceremony involves the use of plant material and hand-made objects. A large number of the designs found on baskets and quilts today are traditional. It is a tradition to keep gifts in the f......[Read More]

The word Zeitgeist means "spirit of the times." Although it has become part of the cultural construct of many nations, the origins of the word are German. Dating back to the time of the German Romantics, the word can indeed be translated as "spirit of the times." The original German word carries, ho......[Read More]

It is almost impossible to trace a family line without having some information on ancestors. Even those who possess extensive knowledge of lineage may not be guaranteed to find accessible information. Careful research is required to establish a family tree, and it still may take years to fit the puz......[Read More]

Of all Egypt's ancient monuments, the most famous are the pyramids. Although over 100 pyramids are known, the largest and best-known are the pyramids of Giza, built between the 26th and 25th centuries BC for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. The rest of the complex contained smaller pyramids ......[Read More]

Pet-friendly restaurants make dogs happyDog image by Jan Zajc from Fotolia.comPet owners know how important it is that their pets are happy and healthy. Many pet owners appreciate being able to take their pets with them wherever they go, especially when enjoying a day in the city. New.........[Read More]

Arrowheads, or projectile points, can be found in Indiana, where the state has a history of Native American populations. From the Potawatomi and Miami nations of Indians to the prehistoric Paleoindians, Indiana offers hunting grounds rich in arrowhead artifacts. Heed state laws when searching for t......[Read More]