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Ancient Indian Feathered Tools
To Native Americans, the feather is a symbol of respect, honor, strength, prestige and heroism displayed during battle. Ancient Indian elders and chiefs presented feathers to men following personal accomplishments, brave actions, successful hunting expeditions and defeating an enemy. Feathers were u...More...
Origins of Hip Hop Dancing
The origins of hip-hop dance are inextricable from the origins of hip-hop's other forms of expression. Hip-hop dance draws influence from an Afro-American tradition of combining oration, visual art, dance and music to reflect feelings of both celebration and discontent. Dance styles rose from street...More...
Ideas for Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated in February of each year in honor of the many contributions of African-Americans to our society. The origin of the event dates back to 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson first proposed a "Negro History Week" for the second week of February. Today, it is celebrat...More...
About the Lakota Indians
Among the Native American tribes that have been collectively called the Sioux are the Lakota, Nakota and Dakota. Once one great tribe, these groups formed three smaller tribes speaking different dialects of the same language. The Lakota, also known as the Teton Sioux, was originally the smallest of ...More...
How to Migrate a Website to Drupal
Drupal is a free content management system for website administrators that provides a unique way to control and manipulate your site's content. Drupal allows you to make complex changes to your site with little to no coding required. Due to its open-source nature, thousands of user-created plug-ins ...More...
Little Mermaid Party Favor Ideas
Use beach-inspired items as "The Little Mermaid" party favor inspiration.seashells image by Emerkaza from Fotolia.comIf your child's favorite movie is Disney's "The Little Mermaid," surprise her with a themed birthday party. Send each party guest home with an under-the-sea-inspired favor.......More...
About Tobacco in Colonial America
The tobacco plant belongs to a weedy family of plants known as the nightshades; many members of the family are poisonous. When cured, the leaves of the tobacco plant can be smoked or chewed, or they can be used as snuff. When Europeans arrived in the Americas, they saw indigenous peoples using the p...More...
Indian Tribes Native to Ohio
Ohio originates from the Seneca Indians, which is Ohiyo for the Ohio River and means "it is beautiful." However, they were not an Ohioan tribe. The few native tribes who lived in Ohio before 1492 succumbed to diseases such as smallpox before European colonization. The Algonquins and Iroquois became ...More...
How to Hold a Cultural Diversity Night at an Elementary School
A cultural diversity night is a good way to introduce different cultures to elementary school students, particularly in areas that have children from different races in the classroom. This kind of event is both fun and can also set the stage for friendly relationships. In addition, a cultural divers...More...
What Powers Does Nike the Goddess Have?
Nike was the goddess of victory in the religion of the ancient Greeks. Frequently associated with Athena, the goddess of wisdom, and Zeus, the king of the gods, Nike often appears with wings in ancient works of art and is sometimes portrayed as flying down to honor the winner of a contest by giving ...More...
Traditional South African Attire
If you want to know about South Africa, learn the dress code. Where other countries might have a one-size-fits-all national dress, this is not so in the Rainbow Nation. South Africa's history has left a legacy of traditional apparel as diverse as the people who have settled there. Recognizing differ...More...
How to Design a Navajo Rug
The Navajo's used to create rugs for their own personal use as well as to trade with others. Navajo rugs were created with symmetry. Designing your own Navajo rug can give you an idea of how one is created as well as how it can add to your home. Experiment with different colors and designs to create...More...
Beliefs on Beauty in the Inuit Culture
According to the Inuulitsivik Health Center in the Canadian province of Quebec, the Inuit are the aboriginal people of the Arctic regions of North America. From Alaska across to Greenland, the native people of the Inuits lived in North America thousands of years before the arrival of the Europeans. ...More...
How to Find a Praise Band Drummer
Many churches use a portion of service as a time for praise and worship. Praise and worship often includes choir singing, as well as a church band playing nonsecular music. Praise bands are essential to these parts of church service, as they provide the music that serves to excite the congregation. ...More...
How to Identify African Masks
African masks have been made in many areas throughout the continent and are associated with various tribes, so they often can look vary different from one another. Masks have also been made in different styles and types of materials. There are several characteristics you can look for to identify whe...More...
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?
Many of us have fond memories of going to a five-and-dime or general store as children and picking out our favorite penny candy. Though the stores are gone or replaced by chains, penny candy still exists, although it may cost you a bit more than a penny apiece....More...
The Relics Found in Pyramids
The relics, or artifacts, found in the pyramids of Egypt are found in many museum collections and play an important role in providing information about the ancient Egyptian civilization. High status Egyptians were buried with their most precious possessions, which they believed they would need in th...More...
Italian War Monuments
Throughout its history Italy has experienced a series of wars. According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary online, a monument is a memorial stone or building that is erected in remembrance of an event. A monument helps future generations learn of the sacrifices that were made for the......More...
What Is An SNES System?
SNES stands for Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo’s second mass-marketed video-gaming console intended for home use. It is a 16-bit console with advanced sound capabilities that, during its heyday, was the most popular console in the world. Over the 10 years Nintendo produced the S...More...
About Broadcast Journalism
Broadcast journalism provides a timely medium for individuals to obtain their news. Reporters have a duty to report the news in an accurate, fair, clear and interesting manner. Radio, television and the Internet offer individuals a unique look at what's going on in the world and in their communities...More...
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