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  • All About Eastern & Middle Eastern Cultures

    Curious about culture? These 45 articles on Eastern and Middle Eastern culture cover a wide range of topics. Read about history, traditional customs and beliefs, superstitions and rituals, food, symbolism and modern times.
    By Laura Wise October 31, 2011 

  • Turkish Women's Fashion: Modern and Traditional Items

    The headscarf, baggy trousers and colorful, sequined clothing are common items in traditional Turkish clothing as well as modern. You might be surprised at how the women of Turkey express themselves through their wardrobes!
    By Laura Wise September 15, 2011 

  • The Mysteries In and Around New England: Ancient Landmarks Unveiled

    New England was inhabited long before the European colonist arrived. Historic landmarks of sites known by the ancient people of New England can still be visited today. Mysterious, spiritual, or awe-inspiring, they are well worth visiting.
    By Linda M. Rhinehart Neas August 31, 2011 


  • Strings, Flutes and Drums: Traditional Instruments of Korea

    Traditional Korean musical instruments are known for haunting winds, pensive strings and pounding drums. Today, musicians still preserve the heritage and skill of traditional Korean instruments.
    By Laura Wise August 31, 2011 

  • Prost! Understanding German Customs Through the History of Oktoberfest

    Oktoberfest is about more than celebrating German food and drink. Munich boasts of about six million revelers annually; which has influenced millions of beer-loving folks joining the celebration in their own cities and towns from all across the globe...
    By ciel s cantoria August 24, 2011 

  • The Day of The Dead - Unique Mexican Festival

    In Mexico a National Holiday is celebrated November 1st and 2nd called the Day of the Dead. Mexican families gather on this day to remember their lost friends and family and pray for the peace of their souls.
    By Tarun Goel August 20, 2011 


  • Traditional Delicacies in Malaysia You’d Want to Taste

    The traditional Malaysian food often consists of glutinous rice, root crops, seafood, spicy dishes, etc., often wrapped in edible leaves. Malaysia, filled with many cultures, boasts a rich heritage when it comes to cuisine.
    By Celine Bernadette Francisco August 16, 2011 

  • Holistic Healing: The Ways of the First Nations

    Native American belief consults that which lies within, to connect with Mother Earth, Great Mystery (Spirit or God) and the environment around an ill patient to heal the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of the body. Medications...
    By Vicki Perry August 16, 2011 

  • Pop Music’s Evolution: From 1800s to Present

    The history of pop music began in the 1800s and from there, it has evolved to what it is today, a spectacle of personalities with various pitches, tones, and styles.
    By Celine Bernadette Francisco August 15, 2011 

  • Things To Keep In Mind This Patriot Day

    Whether you are celebrating this Patriot Day with a neighborhood barbecue or a memorial service, there are some things you should keep in mind. By spending a little time understanding the purpose of Patriot Day, you can be sure to have a day that commemorates...
    By Colin Hicks August 15, 2011 
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