Other Cultures

The hieroglyphics and reliefs of ancient Egypt document life many thousands of years ago. In fields, such as medicine, manufacturing and industry, the Egyptians led the world. Ancient Egypt may...

With its long history and storied symbolism, Egyptian jewelry is a beautiful and revered example of an ancient culture's traditions and craftsmanship. During the First Dynasty (3100-2890 B.C.),...

Choosing a new eyebrow ring can be a fun and educational event. The popularity of body modification has made varieties of jewelry readily available. Preparing for a trip to the mall, a local...

The first Egyptian jewelry appears in the fourth millennium B.C. along the Nile River Delta. This jewelry usually reflected religious beliefs, containing sacred objects and images. Worn by both...

Medieval times, also known as the Middle Ages, is generally considered to begin at the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 A.D. and stretch until the beginning of the 16th century. What people wore...

Pearls, small, round treasures found in oysters, have long been valued all over the world. Pearl divers have risked their lives to recover them, and these beautiful creations of nature have been...

Men and women of ancient Egypt took pride in the clothing and jewelry they wore. It could be said that the Egyptians were a vain culture because of the large amounts of polished mirrors that could...

In ancient times, Egypt was one of the most wealthy nations on Earth. In addition to enormous monuments and vast temple complexes, the Egyptians displayed their society's wealth through jewelry....

Gold is valuable primarily because a lot of people believe it is. Gold's value is a cultural phenomenon. Its price is determined by a complex combination of factors but not necessarily need....

Because clothes help protect and shield you from others, receiving unwanted attention at a nudist colony can be especially uncomfortable. However, using commonsense and your own strategies for...