Other Cultures

Trust is an inspiration from nature: - look at the sun; it has never betrayed in providing life and energy. Look at seasons, these changes periodically and ensures your trust in them. Your trust...

Music is truly the one universal language of mankind. Music is a universal language that transcends boundaries and bonds people even thousands of miles apart. This article is exploring some of the...

Arabic is a language, and as an adjective describing people or their culture, "Arabic" refers to those who come from, or are descended from those who come from, places where Arabic is the dominant...

In ancient Egypt, part of the burial process for individuals with the correct social status, such as rulers, priests and workers employed by rulers, included the practice of depicting a person's...

Hanging and balancing scales are old tools for measuring weight. The diversity of hanging scales combined with portability make these instruments ideal for weighing items quickly. Typically,...

Glass-bead making is an ancient art form. Examples have been found that date back some 30,000 years. Egypt and Mesopotamia, two of the earliest cultures to develop and improve the art of...

Ethnography is the study of living cultures, and ethnographic research is the methodology and results of studying ethnography. Traditionally, ethnographers study nonindustrial cultures in the...

There is a currency gaining popularity in America called food stamps-the EBT card. As the amount of underemployed and unemployed swell due to the economic downturn, the number of food stamp...

Filipinos have always been known for their religiosity and hospitality. The virtues of hard work emanate in every Filipino's attitude, where they do their best for their family and country. They...

Think relieving yourself is always a relief? Well, as world travelers can attest, not all comfort stations are comfortable, and not all water closets are in a closet. Follow along as I lead you...

The ring on your finger, the clock face on the wall, the path of the sun and moon across the sky - representations of the ring, the circle, and the orb are all around us, always have been, and...

Ta Moko or the body art of the Maori people of New Zealand involves the carving of linear and circular shapes in grooves using a chisel-like implement following the body's natural curves. The...

Anorak comes from the Greenlandic Eskimo or Kalaallisut word, "anoraq." It refers to a heavy waterproof, hooded jacket that often contains a fur or artificial fur lining in the hood. It is...

America is far more diverse than it has ever been. According to america.gov, 34 percent of the population claimed minority racial or ethnic heritage in 2007, a huge leap from 2000, when it was...

Costa Rica is rich in balsa wood, cedar and bamboo. For this reason, most of it's wood crafts are made of these. The traditional making of masks of the Boruca Indians dates back to pre-Colombian...

A tartan is a pattern of interlocking stripes which run both horizontally and vertically in a cloth. The word tartan probably comes from the French "tiretaine," which was fabric mix of wool and linen.

The ancient Roman army was one of the world's largest, organized military powers. Men joined it for several reasons, including conscription, in exchange for the safety and luxury provided by the...

Dumpster diving (called "skipping" in the UK) is taking food or other objects out of dumpsters. Depending on the country the dumpster is in and who owns it, dumpster diving may be illegal.

Have you ever pictured yourself wearing a big gold and red 'S' on your chest, flying to humanity's rescue? Or piloting a spacecraft to an asteroid hurtling towards the near-inevitable destruction...

Tribal makeup is becoming the newest trend in beauty. No longer restricted to belly dancers and ceremonies, exotic, rich colors that can be seen from a distance are giving way to personal...

Pressure gauges measure the increase and reduction of pressure in a contained field. The earliest patent for a tube pressure gauge was issued to France's Eugene Bourdon in 1849. Still in use in...

Communication technology has played a large role in the advancement of culture and society. Communication technology includes electronic devices and media, such as radio, television, telephone and...

People often refer to the arch, in architecture, as the Roman arch because the ancient Romans used it widely in their building projects. The Romans also invented techniques for creating strong arches.

From the Scottish highlands to the streets of New York, kilts can be a mark of family or a fashion accessory. Here are a few things you may or may not know about Scotland's trademark attire.

Used to dye cloth for thousands of years, indigo continues to have significance in modern times. Selected by Sir Isaac Newton to be part of the rainbow spectrum, indigo's violet-blue color remains...

A strong belief in the afterlife played a major role in the burial practices of the ancient Egyptians. By providing the dead with a youthful substitute body and the prayers and protections of the...

The world is rich with the history of many different countries and cultures. From the days of Roman gladiators to the English and Spanish wars on the high seas, world history has captured the...

Youth violence has been all over the media these days, with school shootings, violent outbursts and similar events being reported almost ad nauseam. However, violence among youths has been present...

If you are a United States citizen born in another country and you've lost your original birth certificate, you can apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of...

Ethnography is the study of living cultures, and ethnographic observation is concerned with the methods of ethnography. Ethnographers use the method of participant observation to study a given...

December 21, 2012 - the end of the world, the apocalypse...or is it? If you're like most people in the world you have probably been slapped in the face several times now by alarmist, apocalyptic...

Stamp collecting has been a beloved hobby since stamps were first employed centuries ago. Since then, the art of valuing stamps has developed around two major variables: rarity and condition....

Most scuba diving tanks owned and rented globally are aluminum, making them common in the scuba diving industry. Though steel tanks in the 21st century become increasingly rarer in use and...

Individuals who join the National Guard must commit to training that includes drill periods throughout the year, as well as periodic administrative meetings. Typically, the drill periods consist...

Sometimes no matter how well you plan life, life has alternate plans for you. In this harsh economic climate, as scary as it is, is not as scary as it will get. Brace yourself; we are going to...

The five traditional Tibetan rites or ritual exercises have been practiced in Tibet since antiquity. Among the incredibly long list of benefits believed to be gained by doing these exercises are...

Every six seconds a child dies from hunger or hunger-related causes, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Hunger and malnutrition also stunt mental and...

The Great Smoky Mountains are a beautiful and scenic place to live. However, you need to be prepared for the things that can go wrong there, such as ice storms, lack of employment and local, ...

Since its inception, the tattoo art form has branched into many areas. Tibetan tattoos are one variant fueled by interest in Eastern philosophies and popularized by celebrity tattoo choices....

Grounded theory is an inductive method of research in which the researcher systematically develops a theory that emerges from the process of data collection and analysis. This method, favored...

An Army motor pool is a designated area where Army units park their vehicles between operations. These designated areas are usually fenced in and patrolled by guards who control access through a...

EliminInk is a tattoo removal product produced by the company Cynergy. It is less invasive, less expensive and less painful than laser and surgical tattoo removal.

For many of us, Sundays bring doldrums and dread for the following work week. Sundays do, however, make up almost 50% of the weekend, so enjoy it as much as you can.

Many women would love to date a widower. The sensitivity and allure that comes from a young widower draws in women. If a man's status is widower, you assume he found a way to make a relationship...