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Humanities RSS FeedsHistory and Use of Dungeons - The dungeon has been a disturbing thought to many individuals, as they picture a dark, humid underground prison full of toothless criminals, foul smells, chains and rats. The word "dungeon" is derived from the Old French word "donjon". But "Donjon", in France, actually means the "keep" of a castle. What does a real dungeon look like and what purpose did it serve?...Feed Source: ezinearticles.com And I Cried - In Africa it a well known fact that our culture plays an important role in the way we take decisions and relate to people,we believe in a sense of community and any child born into a family does not only belong to that family but to the entire community. Therefore the upbring of such s child is not only the duty of the immediate family but of the community. I can wake up in my home and decide to pay a visit to a friend that i have not seen in ... Arthur Charles Clarke "The Man Behind The Voice" - Such A diverse Man With So Many Interests in the World, Who was Arthur C. Clarke Really? my husband Mohamed a native of Srilanka I could not believe that I was going to meet him, of all the places you have been in this world, why did you in his eyes that seemed to peer out at me every once in a while and it seemed to haunt him.... Bigfoot - Face to Face - Sometimes in life, you have once chance at fame. One sure opportunity for success. Sometimes it brings you face to face, with a monster.... Celtic Symbols - Meaning and Use - The meaning of Celtic symbols is not always easy to determine. There are few, if any written records detailing the meanings. Many of the meanings have been added in recent times and the original meaning is unknown. What is the meaning of the most common symbols?... Nairobi, Kenya's Capital Gradually Changing Face - The capital city of the Republic Of Kenya is gradually changing its face. After years of neglect and poor management in the 1990's, Nairobi is now reclaiming its lost glory. By the year 2002, the city was characterized by heaps of garbage in every street.... True Leadership and Successfully Overcoming Multiple Major Adversities - The Dr John Sperling Story - In this groundbreaking leadership research you will discover the proven success habits and secrets of people who, in spite of difficult or life threatening challenges shaped their own destiny to become successful, effective leaders. The nine initial prominent successful leaders who overcame adversity that were interviewed included: Dr. Tony Bonanzino, U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch, Monzer Hourani, U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye, Dr. John Malone, Larry Pino, U.S. Army Major General Sid Shachnow, Dr. Blenda Wilson, and Zig Ziglar. Seven other successful leaders who overcame adversity who were interviewed: Jack Canfield, William Draper III, Mark Victor Hansen, J. Terrence Lanni, Angelo Mozilo, Dr. Nido Qubein, and Dr. John Sperling. Well known and respected leadership scholars have offered their reviews of the leadership research findings including: Dr. Ken Blanchard, Jim Kouzes, Dr. John Kotter, Dr. Paul Stoltz, and Dr. Meg Wheatley. You will discover the proven success habits and secrets of p... Jefferson Davis - From Bridegroom to Widower in 89 Days - "From Kentucky Log Cabin to the Capitol" - The public is well aware that Jefferson F. Davis was President of the Confederate States of America. This article is one of a series of articles from a forthcoming book "Jefferson Davis-a Memoir" and the article series "From a Kentucky Log Cabin to the Capitol" which will share "the rest of the story" of who Jefferson Davis was as man and devoted husband.... China Says - No Meddling! - China says for all the folks in the world, "No meddling," they are at this juncture referring to Burma, and I say Burma, because the country is still legally Burma, but why would China say that? Although it has been their policy for ages, actually, not until right after WWII, is when they formed that police. It sounds like a good philosophy, but coming from China, and referring it the Burma makes a person stop and think. This morning I woke up and this of all things was on my mind. I thought it was like someone saying, leave the fly that is caught in the spiders web alone; no meddling, we'll talk to the spider about it later.... The Danish Legacy in Bangkok - The Danish legacy in Bangkok dates back to the reign of King Rama IV (1851 - 1868). Save for one prominent landmark, there's little to remind a visitor of the early Danish presence. However it took an event in April 2008 to trigger a search on the contribution of the early Danish pioneers in Bangkok.... Famous People From Kenya - Across history many famous people from Kenya have made their mark on its lively history and evolution from a country of nomadic tribes peoples to a full democracy competing in the global economy with Europe and America. In fact, the Kenya you see today reflects these famous people from Kenya's history in its monuments and statuary. In the village of Malindi, near Mombassa on the Eastern seaboard, the Portuguese pillar built from coral still bears the cross of Lisbon stone.... Researching House History - How to Trace the Genealogy of Your House - Learning the history of your house can be a rewarding experience. It can also be a discouraging process. This article will help you find the keys to unlocking your house history.... Art Equals Peace - It is actually very sad, and at the same time funny to be presenting papers, or conducting workshops on Peacebuilding through the Arts because Arts is really about peace-it has one and the same meaning, only the spelling is different. Yet, time and again, we have to convince other people, especially funding bodies that what we do is essentially peacemaking. An example of how Art equals Peace is this experience I had when I attended the Flying Circus Project 2000 in Singapore.... The Lion Dance - Ancient Art Form Of China - The Lion Dance of China originated over one thousand years ago. It depicts the Asiatic lions of nearby India, some of which may have been presented to early Chinese Emperors as gifts. Lions in Chinese culture are guardian creatures, with statues of lions guarding royal palaces, homes of government officials and royal tombs.... Ukrainian Lifestyle - How much do you know about Ukraine inside? Culture and traditions of ordinary ukrainian families from the words of original ukrainians.... History of Kenya - Kenya's fascinating history has been influenced by a myriad of factors. The Portuguese, Arabs, British all had a significant contribution to what Kenya is today.... Alcoholism - An Unfortunate Consequence for Native Americans - Alcoholism has been a common problem among Native Americans since the beginning of the 1700s. Popular belief has this caused by the loss of their native lands and the loss of a portion of their culture to the habitation and growing population movements in the United States among "foreigners" (Europeans) who came to settle the country. It is difficult to pin down one exact reason why alcoholism becomes prevalent in a societal group but read how Handsome Lake strove to rid his people of this devastating demon.... Benazir Bhutto as Literate Individual - Benazir Bhutto was the first female prime minister of Pakistan which shows that she is a lady of great will power. If we take a short tour of her life, we see that after the execution of her Father Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, she was destined to follow her Father's footsteps and take up the responsibility of leading this country as a democratic empire. The Bhutto family has experienced deaths in the most humiliating manner and all of them follow the same way. Like her Father, two brothers and she herself was murdered.... Pakistani Culture - Pakistani Culture is very unique in terms of its social and ethical values. These values are something which are given due importance. This culture revolves around the religion of Islam which teaches equality among every human being that exists on this planet. Pakistan's culture is very diverse. It has been invaded by many different people belonging to different races. These people include the white Huns, Persian Arabs, Turks, Mongols, and various Eurasian groups. These groups differ in there way of dressing, food, religion.... Adelaide Casely Hayford - A Sierra Leonean Woman Writer And Cultural Nationalist Living Ahead Of Us - Adelaide Casely Hayford, born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, to a Ghanaian mulatto father of English and Fanti heritage and a Krio mother related to the prominent Easmon family in Sierra Leone spent most of her childhood and adolescence in England where her father had retired in 1872. attended the Jersey Ladies College, and at the age of seventeen proceeded to Stuttgart, Germany to study music at the Stuttgart Conservatory. She returned to Freetown after twenty-five years abroad with her sisters. In Freetown she became a strong advocate for cultural nationalism as well as an educationist, and an ardent feminist as well as a short story writer.... An Australian Aboriginal Named Val - Usually when you refer to someone as Val, you think of Valery, not Valentine. But this amazing half black half white man was certainly no girl. Standing well over 6 ft high with a smile nearly as broad as his hands, this remarkable character left his mark on the town of Darwin. His personality was irresistible.... Personalities In India - In Memory To The Sons Of India - India is no more looked at as a land of naked sadhus and poor country, rather as an emerging superpower. This has been made possible by well known Indian personalities who enriched India in every facet.... How Can We Heal Society? - We all know that society is sick, that's our experience of daily life. But we don't questions society and of course not ourselves. Who wants to heal society? The dilemma is that blinds can't guide blinds.... Digitising Darwins Letters - Charles Darwin 1802 - 1882 was a famous English Naturalist and geologist whose famous work included On the Origin of Species a piece of work that changed the worlds outlook on the creation of species; Darwin provided scientific evidence that all species evolved over time from common ancestors through the process of natural selection. The Origin of Species provided key understanding of the biology of life and the concept of diversity, Darwin's research and results also challenged the Church's theory regarding the creation of man and great controversy arose over the theory that man had in fact evolved from an ... Chinese Masks And Culture - Even in this day and age Chinese Masks are used within two main elements of Chinese culture. The New Year masks which are worn by Chinese people to welcome the new year throughout the world. And the Opera masks which are painted and drawn on the faces of the actors and singers and are used to depict the traits and characteristics of the role each actor is playing.... Festivals In India - Never Ending Culture Of India - Festivals of India are full of colour and music. People with zest and passion celebrate the festivals.... Karma In Today's World - No matter how rational and practical the world becomes by the day, there were, are and will be reservations against exploring the shades of grey. Karma, i.e, what goes around comes around, is a principle which most of us agree to, but, only a few of us actually follow.... Intellectual Leopold Bloom Versus Intellectual Stephen Dedalus - The above quotation from Ulysses represents part of similarities and dissimilarities of the two protagonists of the novel very accurately. Thus, James Joyce himself seems to be interested in comparing these two together. Although, Joyce substitutes the two names as stoom and Blephen to suggest the possibility of their final unification of souls, he at the same time believes in their individual differences... Dinar and Dirham in Indonesia - The Gold Dinar remained the official Islamic currency until the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1924, when it disappeared for 77 years. Indonesia as a country with highest muslim population in the world must have a big history about Islam economic. And it's actually right.... Metaphoric Exile of Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom in Ulysses - Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus in Ulysses could be called metaphoric and spiritual exiles, because they are alienated, alone and exiles within their native culture. This is what Edward Said calls metaphoric, rather than physical, exile in the colonial societies of modern times. Bloom has had many religion conversions. Stephen, on the other hand, struggles to invent a new religion of art for his self-made identity.... Actual Exile of Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus in Ulysses - Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus are actual exiles from the physical idea of home and their houses. According to Cawelti, "one of them has given up (Stephen), and the other has forgotten (Bloom) the keys to their houses" (43).... Exile from Father Figure to the Son in Ulysses - Both of Joyce's protagonists in Ulysses, Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus, are exilic figures throughout the novel. Both of them wander throughout Dublin city during Thursday, June 16, 1904, and Joyce records their adventurous wandering in a delicate detailed Dublin manner.... Leopold Bloom's Exile versus Stephen Dedalus' Exile in Ulysses - Both of Joyce's protagonists in Ulysses, Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus, are alienated, marginalized, and exilic figures of the Dublin society. Regarding Edward Said's view, exile in modern times, often in colonial and postcolonial societies, does not just refer to the political dissidents, but it includes the people who are alienated amid their native culture and within their motherland/language.... Beginning Eras of Anime (Japanese Animation) - Japanese animation, or Anime, has it's beginnings in the early 20th century. It went through several stages before the world wars and several after, this article follows the history of anime until the end of World War II.... 305 Marguerite Avenue - A Modern Day Shrine? - 305 Marguerite Cartwright Avenue, University of Nigeria, Nsukka campus to many of the staff and students of the University of Nigeria and others all around planet Earth may just be another house in the staff residential quarters of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka campus and to you probably. The house in question is quite historic. Why you ask? It has at one time or the other housed two literary heavyweights; foremost novelist and the acclaimed father of modern African literature - Chinua Achebe- and Chimamanda Adichie described by Nigeria's Femi Osofisan as "a new voice bursting out ".... Metamorphosis of Ethnic Roman Costumes - History permeates every corner of the ancient city of Rome known as the eternal city. Their culture is the basis for todays society, culture and fashion. Much of the Roman clothing culture is based on the Greek fashion.... A History of the Mythology of God - God and spirit is not an other worldly belief in fate, luck, chance, or coincidence. It is practical, reliable way to make sense of the real world, find peace in the midst of turmoil, and discover hope and joy.... Africa and Nutrition - Poor levels of nutrition is one of Africa's greatest concerns. Read more about the effects of poor nutrition and what you can do to help the situation in Africa.... Frederick Douglass - Breaking the Chains of Slavery to Freedom unto Liberating Others - Frederick Douglass though born a slave in Tuckahoe, Talbot County, Maryland, near Hillsborough, fought to end slavery within the US in the decades prior to the Civil War. Separated from his mother, Harriet Bailey, when he was still an infant and knowing nothing of his father's identity, the odds were tilted against him.... Genghis Khan - A Look Inside the Cunning Mind of a Conqueror - Cruel, creative, brilliant, and always interesting, Genghis Khan is one of history's greatest and most epic figures. The great civilizations of Asia and Europe were his playthings. Although he made conquering the world look easy, Genghis Khan always worked to improve his Mongol army with planning and constant learning.... The Death of Cleopatra - Female heads of state are few and far between throughout history, but when a woman rises to power, she leaves her mark. Cleopatra, arguably the most famous woman of the ancient world, was Queen of Egypt and lived from 70 or 69 B.C.E. to 30 B.C.E. Her legacy extends through history and legend, and she remains firmly entrenched as an icon of brilliance, seduction, and tragedy.... The Origins and History of Tibetan Singing Bowls - The knowledge of singing bowl production would have spread throughout Asia along established trade routes. Many believe that the Buddha, Padmasambhava, crossed the Himalaya mountains from India into Tibet. He bought the teachings of the Buddha into the country and also the knowledge of singing bowls.... Five Enlightening Aspects of Seneca Nation History - The Seneca was the largest of the original five tribes that composed the Iroquois League They had a reputation for torturing any prisoners taken and even participating in cannibalism for the sake of ritual rites. Yet, they - as do many Native American Indian cultures - believe in ancestors, customs, and dreams as so recorded by Handsome Lake, the Seneca visionary who led his people from despair to one of new possibilities and hope.... Who is Banksy? - Who is Banksy? An attempt to clarify An English graffiti artist little is known about his personal identity and personal life because Banksy is apparently his alias.... Interesting Facts About Australia - Australia is a continent that many people are fascinated with, and for good reason. It is full of sites and places that thousands of tourists flock to each year. But there is more to Australia than just a lot of things to see.... Were Free And Accepted Masons - There are many varied opinions as to the disposition of Knights Templar . Phillip the Fair (King of France) issued arrest warrants and nearly all Knight Templar members in France were arrested on the same day. Which at that time was the first day of the new year.... Spinoza, the Man Who Changed Judaism - Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677) was a Dutch Jew born in Amsterdam. He is more commonly referred to by the Latin version of his name: Benedict de Spinoza. Early in life he acquired a deep interest in the philosophy of Rene Descartes and other ideas that conflicted with Judaism.... Mayra Veronica - A Brief History And Her Career - Sometimes changing homes and migrations to popular countries or content become very lucky. Most of celebrities come form unpopular areas and they get famous in a very short time. They may belong to Arabic countries or South Asian but they get popularity which makes them renowned all over the world... Color, Clothing, Children and Personality - Color is connected to feelings and behaviors. What colors children wear may have an impact on their feelings and behaviors. Find out what colors make you feel a certain way and what colors are associated with certain personality traits.... Chinese Antiques Brilliance, Coal Plants CO2 - Filters, or Hell on Earth - An irony of carbon is how it can graduate from common dirty coal into diamonds from the inner fires of mother earth. Problem is, China's growth has too many carbon burning coal plants, none of whom have the new filters.... Want To Be Like Dangote? - This is about the richest and the most influential personality in Africa. This man has been named the richest man in Africa and the second richest black man in the world by the Forbes Magazine. So, if you want to think like him, act like him and be rich like him, just join me as i take you to the world of the man- Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Doyen of manufacturing in Africa. His empire is made up of the third largest sugar refinery in the world, the largest cement factory in Africa and many more. Its time for your own greatness. welcome.... Dr Johnson and the Free Development of English - In the early 18th Century, both Swift and Defoe proposed that there should be an English Academy to regulate the English language (this was more or less the only time the two men agreed on anything). They felt that English was changing and took this to be synonymous with deterioration.... Japanese Antiques History - Shoguns, Swords to Now - Japanese history involves warlords, two fearful Mongol attempts to invade, fearful and inward until Admiral Perry's fleet forced open trade. From 1854 to now has been quite a ride, swords, bombs, now prosperity, peace.... Who is Beatrix Potter? - Helen Beatrix Potter, or better known as Beatrix Potter, was born on July 28 1866. Although she was an English author and illustrator, botanist and conservationist, she was best known for her children's books featuring animal characters that adopted human mannerisms and idiosyncrasies, the most popular being Peter Rabbit.... Homer, Western Civilizations Definition of Culture, Masculinity, and the Silence of Sappho - Classical Studies have long been the standard for creating the cultured mind, to the exclusion of non caucasian histories and art. This ethnocentric regime is now being challenged in the classrooms of various classrooms, as our world is becoming increasingly diverse. But, how has this WASP blueprint effected our sense of our selves, and what is definitively 'refined'. Has this also effected our sex roles in society, and our definitions of the ideal man and ideal woman?... The Golden Touch Of The Egyptians - Around 1500 BC, the effects of the large amounts of gold found in the Nubian Desert changed the world forever. The Egyptians quickly came to covet the brightness and malleability of this precious metal and started using it for trade. In fact their abundance of the ore made Egypt a wealthy nation, and introduced the concept of currency we use today.... The Mystique of the Student Rival - Sometimes as a teacher we find students who want to get ahead of the dance scene at all costs. This can create problems so I decided to share a few of my experiences with you in hopes that any teacher who reads this will know she is not alone and that sometimes in sharing what we love, there is a price to pay.... Direct Line Pet Insurance For Holidays - Direct line health insurance provides comprehensive and affordable pet health insurance. Now you have no need to worry for your pet as it can get the best treatment with the money provided by the direct line health insurance. The pet, either cat or dog, should be fit on the starting date of insurance.... The Mystery Of Orpheus - The myths associated with the musician Orpheus are some of the best known of the Greek and Roman myths. But underlying the various versions of the myth are contradictions, or complementary opposites, that make Orpheus the uniter of dualities. He represents life and death, order and ecstasy, abandon and restraint. And at the heart of it all is music, possessing an almost supernatural power, a gift from the gods.... The Art of Earthworks - Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty - The Earthworks movement, a unique part of the history of contemporary art, clearly had something to say about society, technology and modern culture. Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty is the most well-known and fascinating example of modern earthworks.... Why Art Is Not Intimidating - The reason that most people choose to live with bare walls, or dressed-up posters, is not the cost of art. It is because when they contemplate actually making a purchase of original artwork, they are filled not with the excitement often associated with buying furniture or jewelry, but the dread feeling of incompetence.... What is Face? - The Asian concept of 'face' is often suggested as the explanation for all things strange in Thai behaviour. How much influence does face really have on the Thai mentality?... Diamond Mind, Diamond Soul - The Brilliant Humanity of Leonardo - Diamond minds comes to us rarely, and to enjoy any quality lifestyles were a challenge during the lifetime of Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Events that unfolded during these years created general boundaries for the modern world new and old. By then a fellow citizen of what would become Italy had opened up a new world, while Leonardo was some times forced to move to Avignon in France while armies of Florence fought off Venice who fought them all off.... Beautiful Women and the Cinderella Story! - In today's world where Women are treated in the right manner the state of beautiful Women, perhaps, remains the same as it was during the earlier centuries. Excuse me, what did I write? Women and Beautiful Women ? Am I differentiating or discriminating? I'm doing neither of the two things. I'm just trying to relate this topic of psychology to the Old & Famous Fairy Tale " Cinderella and her Glass Slipper". Cinderella lived with her step-mother and two Fat , Ugly Step -Sisters who treated her like dirt.... The History of the Venus de Milo - The Aphrodite of Milos, more famously known as the Venus de Milo, is thought to be the creation of Alexandros of Antioch, a sculptor in ancient Greece. The nearly seven foot tall marble sculpture shows the goddess of love and beauty (Aphrodite in Greece, Venus in Rome- thus the name difference). It is currently on display in the Louvre Museum.... Exploring the Breath, Range, Character, Scope and Reception of Cyprian Ekwensi's Writings - Ekwensi one of Africa's most prolific writers who died late last year and was buried early this year, maintained a vibrant writing activity throughout his life, publishing a collection of short stories, Cash On Delivery, his last work of fiction and completing work on his memoirs, titled, In My Time for several years on to his death. With over twenty novels, collections of stories and short novels to his name, Ekwensi's thematic preoccupation equally covered a wide range of situations like the rural urban drift ,the Nigerian Civil War and their social effects on the characters as seen from the perspective of a journalist and life in a pastoral Fulani setting in Northern Nigeria.... Putting Time Into Your Invented World - Timekeeping and SF Writing - Inventing a world, you will need to invent its axial spin and orbital period. These data may have a huge effect on the culture you describe. I describe one option, which is to have the day/night cycle depend upon something other than the planet's rotation.... Henderson Valley, New Zealand - A History In The Mist - Henderson Valley/Opanuku, New Zealand. History and future of the misty valley. From our earliest known history this valley has played its part in shaping the identity of Waitakere City and Auckland.... Diamonds That Sparkle - In Her Eyes, With You - The most ancient precious item out of creation, beyond even gold, was a diamond. A princess resplendent in her riches of gemstones and gold, would have a centerpiece that held a diamond to behold.... Asian People, Culture and Traditions - If one looks at the map of the world, it is hard not to notice that Asia is the biggest land mass. Asia is important to the rest of the world. The importance of this part of world is not only because it is the biggest continent of the world, but also because it is the portion if the world which is home to the majority of humanity. All densely populated countries are located in Asia. Asia spans hundreds of longitude and as a result you find a variety of culture and traditions in Asia. Asian people are generally closely bound to their traditions and for them it is always difficult to break away. The continent as a whole is rich in traditions and values.... The Biography of Martin Luther King - Martin Luther King was the most important figure when it came to civil rights movement. He worked hard to obtain social changes for African Americans. He, himself, was an African American. He was also a Baptist minister and he was known for being a great public speaker and for encouraging people to attend peaceful campaigns rather than using violence to achieve their rights. He established the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (the SCLC) in 1957 and in 1963 he led a large crowd of people on a protest march to Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. It was where he made his famous "I have a dream" speech. In 1964 he won the Nobel Prize for peace. Four years later, in 1968, he was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee, by Earl Ray. The person who has continued his work after his death up to now is Coretta Scott King, his wife. In the US there is a national holiday on January 15 to celebrate his birthday.... Daedalean Exile - This article attempts to study the actual, metaphoric, and intellectual state of Stephen Dedalus's exile in James Joyce's Ulysses, with some references to Stephen's life and character in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Edward Said's notion of the exile of the intellectuals in post colonial societies , such as Ireland, is the basis of studying Stephen's character and life.... A Think Tank to Help Black Americans? - Is a Think Tank to help Black Americans a good idea? What about a White People's Think Tank, would that be fair to all concerned? Hmm? Hard to say, but I am sure there are a number of Think Tanks that are predominantly white right? So, it seems that a Think Tank to help Black Americans, sounds like a worthy concept. Interestingly enough, a gentleman emailed me the other day to put together a chapter of the Online Think Tank for this very purpose. So, I asked a few questions about such a cool project:... Generation X - An Introduction To Our Likes & Dislikes - Ever wonder where Generation X got its name? Ever wonder what are our likes and dislikes?... James, What's in a Name? - James, What's in a name? Come see what one of the oldest names on earth is all about!... Silk Road - The Silk Road was a trade highway that began in the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-9 AD) and connected the eastern and the western worlds. The Silk Road is usually defined as the transportation and trade road that traversed Central Asia and the Pamir Plateau to reach Western Asia.... Love Interest in Science Fiction - Surprisingly, the "love interest" in an sf story can be an integral part of it, however improbable the juxtaposition of "science" and "love" may seem. Pressures and tensions, which are what keep the plots of love stories going, can come from anywhere, which means they can arise from sf-related themes. Two famous stories by C L Moore are particularly important instances of true sf and true love running hand in hand.... Kerala Dance Forms - Centuries old Kerala Dance Forms are noted for the variety, youthfulness and charm. Some Kerala dance forms like Kathakali is world renowned, and a dance form Koodiyattom is recognized by UNESCO as human heritage art.... Mural Paintings of Kerala India - Mural paintings are the valued treasures of Kerala. These fresco paintings are classified as 'Frecco-secco'. The paintings are done on walls that are completely dry and a lime medium is used. It originated from the Dravidian art of Kalamezhuthu. This traditional painting has a history back from 9th to 12th century A.D.... Ulysses in Exile - Leopold Bloom the mythical, religious, historical, and local exilic figure of Ulysses raises quite a lot of sympathy and compassion in his readers. He could be regarded as a modern "Odysseus", walking through Dublin streets, questing for various things; a quest for his hybrid identity, a quest for knowledge of himself, a quest for a deeper discovery of what has been left behind and what is he confronting now, particularly of his family affairs. In this article, the purpose is to ... Hands Off To The Handshake! Let's Get Rid Of This Foolish Cultural Tradition - Ever notice how so many traditions we still cling to are based on things that make absolutely no sense in today's world? Couple that with other poorly thought out ways of doing things and you have a recipe for idiocy.... Mantra and Vajrayana Tantrik Practice - In Vajrayana Tantrism mantras are the substratum of all kinds of tantrik yoga sadhana. Deity yoga is none other than mantra yoga. Mantras are said to be deities itself. Generally mantra is considered as a sutra in which potential of a deity is hidden.... Atisa Tibet and Vajrayana Buddhism - Padmasambhava had established Buddhism in Tibet very firmly but not that Buddhism which was intended to be established. It was Dipanker-Srijanan (popularly known as Atisa in Tibet and believed to be an incarnation of bodhisattva Manjusri) who in real sense of the word propagated Buddhism in its true form. Being a disciple of Dharmakirti (who belonged to broad active tradition of Maitreya, Asanga and Vasuvandhu) was naturally not in the favor of Tantrika path as a religious mode of life which was prevailing in Tibet.... The Ancient Walk-About Way Of Adi Da Samraj - Adi Da Samraj is a distinctive spiritual teacher, philosopher, and artist. His divine teachings are a light to humanity. He is not an orthodox teacher who leads people through sheer superstition; rather he is one who awakens. He is a contemporary Buddha; in him the Divine manifests in its uttermost glory. In his individuality one finds manifestation of spiritual, philosophical, literary, and artistic genius.... The Egyptian Pyramids - Ancient Egyptian culture and civilization began to thrive and flourish on the fertile banks of river Nile beginning from 3150 BC. The civilization of ancient Egypt was famous for several innovations that included controlled irrigation of the Nile Valley, mineral exploitation, early development of literature, an independent system of writing, organization of collective construction and agricultural projects, and development of trade with surrounding regions in east and central Africa. Apart from these, this civilization was also known for its architecture.... Arts and Crafts Movement - The Green & Greene Contribution - Brothers Charles Sumner Greene (1868-1957) and Henry Mather Greene (1870-1954) are best known for their architectural firm Greene and Greene, which was responsible for building the ultimate bungalow, the Gamble House in Pasadena. Their work is characterized by externalized construction and the extraordinary aesthetic intricacy this type of building creates.... Learn The Interesting History Of Russian Samovars - The basic traditional Russian Samovar is a large metal container used for heating and boiling water. This metal boiling brewer is known to have been historically used throughout Russia and other various Slavic Nations while mention of Iran, Turkey and Kashmir using the Samovar is also there.... What Is Dystopia? - Want to know what dystopian novels are? Read on!... A Brave New World Discovered - Touring, Reading, Studying, Discussing And Exploring the USA - I had the opportunity of deepening my understanding of U.S. society, culture, and values through examining contemporary American Literature amongst other scholars from 16 countries from all over the world in 2006. We were a varied group unified by our varying levels of interest in American literature. But then we realized, the diversity of the American landscape as well as mindscape and saw the need for the re-definition of contemporary American literature to include those varying and diversified voices of other communities: Black, Native American, Jewish, Hispanic, Chinese and other Asian minorities that have made that vast land home. This was taken into account in the selection of texts as well as in the seminar sessions themselves. This made the program very rich and interesting. Contemporary American literature in this way bypasses the boundaries of nationality, race, sexuality and gender. The program was versatile and rich in content. So intensive was it that it drew much time a... Reality - Do We - Or Not Do We - That is the Question - Have you ever had one of those mornings where you groggily get out of bed, make your way to the bathroom and suddenly stub your toe against the bed post? Sir Isaac Newton would certainly understand. In this case, a solid object in motion (toe) + immoveable object (bedpost) = #$*&?!! However, strange as it may sound, at the quantum level of things, Newton's laws simply break down and the idea that the physical world is solid is revealed to be impossible. The bedpost, your toe, the entire bedroom, the entire You for that matter, actually have no solidity. How can this be, when the intense toe pain certainly says otherwise?... Genealogy Research Using Free Internet Resources - A Case Study - Case study, proving an ancestor's identity using only free internet resources. In this case we are looking at a Revolutionary War soldier.... Amos Tutuola's Character Presentation Is As Varied As In A Novel - In spite of their simplicity, Tutuola's principal characters are substantial and credible. The Palmwine Drinkard, is clearly established in the reader's mind as a shrewd, witty, easy-going Yoruba. Because of his inordinate appetite for palm wine and his magical powers he looks like a larger than life figure. All along we follow his quest with interest and empathy for his struggling through. But his wife doesn't as much as marginally come off. She makes no impact on the reader.... 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