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Negative Effects of the Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance began in the 1920s, a time of rapid growth and change in the United States. New radical thoughts and ideas sparked a cultural revolution that sought to change the image of the African American from rural and uneducated to urban and cosmopolitan. Though the revolution produced ...More...
Monuments Made of Rocks
Many majestic rock formations throughout the United States have been deemed national monuments by the National Park Service. These formations are open to the public to tour. While some of these monuments are natural landmarks, other rock monuments -- such as Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse statue -- ...More...
Ancient Greek Clothing Styles
Although ancient Greek clothing was simple, it was designed for comfort and individuality. Men and women dressed differently and used their clothing to distinguish themselves from the different societies around them, which they perceived as barbaric. They wore loosely fitting garments, hats, jewelry...More...
Information on Clothing Worn in China
While Western dress such as business suits and jeans may be seen in China, much of the clothing in China today reflects a mixture of traditional designs and modern fashion design elements. Classic symbols such as deities, lions and Chinese opera masks are common, along with dragons, phoenixes, cloud...More...
Solutions for a relaxing and comfortable office
In the urban jungle, what people consider as the biggest obstacle of the day is certainly the trip to the work place; particularly in big cities like Milan, Rome, Florence, Bologna and Turin, the trip ... ...More...
South American Indian Artwork & Crafts
Hundreds of indigenous tribes populate the South American continent, sharing their rich cultural traditions through unique arts and crafts. Using the resources of their home regions, these Native American cultures have created and continue to create unique artwork that is displayed in museums and in...More...
What Kind of Clothing Do Laos People Wear?
Traditional Laotian clothing arose centuries ago and spread through the major ethnic groups, specifically the Lao and Hmong. Colorful patterns and bright colors remain popular for traditional clothing styles, though modern, Western-style dress now dominates everyday city life in Laos....More...
Symbols of the African American Culture
The history of African Americans in the U.S. is one that is long and filled with many triumphs and tribulations. Through their experiences and accomplishments, African American's have developed many cultural symbols. African American cultural symbols are those that are commonly attributed......More...
Native American Blanket Design
Since ancient times, the hides or pelts of small animals were sewn together or woven from down, bark, cotton, wool or feathers. Plains Indians used the hides of buffalo for blankets of all shapes and sizes, and the Navajos of the southwest knelt before a vertical, wooden-frame loom to weave their ma...More...
Learn How to Do a Somalian Dance
Somalia is home to many traditional dances, some performed by both men and women, and some performed by only one gender....More...
U.S. Private Spacecraft's Rendezvous With ISS Delayed to Saturday
U.S. space company Orbital Sciences Corp. said Monday the rendezvous of its Cygnus cargo ship with the International Space Station (ISS) has been postponed again to give way to Wednesday's scheduled arrival of new crew ... ...More...
What Are Some Violations of Moral Principles?
Moral principles can be defined as principles that we apply across all circumstances. For example, many believe that killing an innocent person is always wrong -- not wrong in any single context, but wrong for everyone, no matter the circumstances. Moral principles are rules that feel inviolable and...More...
What Are Foam Cups Made Of?
Modern America has become a disposable one-use society. Though some efforts are being made to stop or reverse that change, we still use items such as plates, restaurant doggy bags, fast-food containers and cups made of foam. What the foam is made of can be complicated to explain....More...
The Best Wedding Venue in Boston MA
Looking for the ideal setting and location for your wedding? Are you looking for something beyond mediocre? Do you have visions of an extravagant wedding but not sure about whether or not it will fit ... ...More...
How to Make an Egyptian Bow and Arrow
The bows Egyptians used evolved from straight recurved bows to single curved bows, with the hope of providing better aim. Made of wood or horn, the Egyptians used a bow and arrow during war and while hunting. Create a simple Egyptian bow, known as a self-bow, using a tree branch and an elastic cord....More...
Clubs in Astoria, New York
The Queensboro Bridge provides access to Astoria.Sonnenaufgang in NY image by Barbara Hench from Fotolia.comAstoria is located in Queens and is synonymous with things Greek. The neighborhood does, however, contain a few surprises. Look between the gyro stands and Moussaka restaurants and......More...
The Differences of the Pentacle & Pentagram
Pentacles and pentagrams are symbols commonly used by Wiccans and other neo-Pagan practitioners. Their use dates back through history to pre-Christian times; however, they have achieved some mainstream notoriety among Christians as symbols of Satanism. While the Church of Satan does recognize a supe...More...
Wear A Scooby Doo Costume This Halloween
There has always been a craze for Scooby doo costumes to be put up during the Halloween festival. There are a huge range of Scooby doo costumes. You can dress up your dog in a ... ...More...
What Is an MP4?
MP4 is a commonly used file extension for MPEG-4 video files. MP4 is most often encountered as a high definition video file. MP4 employs several features that make it a valuable file specification. Certain devices, such as computers and specialized MP4 players, are capable of playing MP4 video files...More...
Executor Responsibilities Understanding Executor Responsibilities
When a person passes away, there is always an executor responsible for that person's estate. In many cases, the executor is outlined in the deceased person's will. It is always a good idea to have ... ...More...
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