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Transsexuals - Trapped in a Wrong Body
We are normal. And we are very proud of the fact. Anyone else with the slightest €abnormality' is an object of ridicule for us. We are happy that we are born either as a girl ... ...More...
Cultural Diversity Projects for Kids
Multiculturalism and diversity education helps children learn about cultures and traditions worldwide. It also helps them develop tolerance and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures at school and in the community. Crafts projects and activities are a fun way to help children learning mul...More...
Video: How to Use Subjects in Japanese
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YUU ASAKURA: I'd like to take a minute to talk about the subject of the sentence. And unlike English, we don't really call people just the name itself, like Mike or Bob. What we do is add a little extra to make it as more friendly, more polite. Let's say my name is Yuu......More...
Myths of Indian Tribes
Many non-Indians share misconceptions about Native Americans and their history and culture, including what they look like and where they live. Because many American Indian groups are isolated, a person's knowledge can be limited by his sources of information as well as by stereotypes....More...
What Are the Mississippian Tribes?
The Mississippian Native American tribes are named so because they lived along the Mississippi River from 900 A.D. to 1700 A.D. The era of North American prehistory is in turn named after them. These tribes lived in the areas currently occupied by the states of Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas and M...More...
Facts on Lobster Fishing
People have regarded lobster as a food choice in varying ways during the history of the United States. The nature of lobster fishing has changed, too. Today, lobstermen use a trap fishing procedure for harvesting lobster for sale to consumers by way of seafood dealers. As with all commercial fishing...More...
How Does a Dreamcatcher Work?
The Origin of the DreamcatcherMany Native American tribes claim to be the originator of the dream catcher. Nobody knows the true details, but a woman named Frances Densmore researched the origins of the object in the last century. Her findings uncovered the legend of the dreamcatcher in......More...
Tools Indians Used to Engrave Stone Rocks
Stone spearheads unearthed in North America have carbon dates going back to 10,000 B.C. and earlier. Paleoindians, or the Clovis culture, are thought to be the original inhabitants of the Americas, with Native American tribes and cultures as their primary descendants. The natural environment and Eur...More...
Egyptian Cooking Tools
Not much is known about cooking in ancient Egypt. What is known about Egyptian cooking is derived from tools found in tombs. Most households were self-sufficient, making utensils from raw materials. Kitchens were typically open-air or lightly covered....More...
Evangelizing to Children – Dos and Don’ts
Here are some points to bear in mind as you share the gospel with children. Do Do be prepared. (See "Preparing Yourself for Evangelism".) Do rely on God. Remember that you are merely God's agent, ... ...More...
What Was the Lifestyle of the Plains Indians?
The Plains Indians were so named because they lived among the Great Plains of America. There are two types of Plains Indians, the nomadic tribes and the sedentary tribes. The Plains Indians are famous in history, literature and art due to their resistance to white settlers and their tendency to ride...More...
Methods of Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of human societies, cultures and customs. Consequently, the research methods in anthropology place researchers in contact with people in their natural settings. Anthropologists use methods such as interviews and observations to understand, describe and compare the customs, ...More...
Nigerian Marriage & Culture
The institution of marriage and family reflect the modern changes in Nigeria. Migration, Western education and foreign relations have had dramatic consequences on gender roles and marriage. While the educated elite tend to favor small, monogamous, nuclear families, the majority of the Nigerian popul...More...
Train Museums Near Dansville, New York
The train history museums located near Dansville, New York, are unique unto themselves.Railroad tracks image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.comThe Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum is the premier train museum in the Dansville area. It is run in conjunction with the New York Museum of......More...
Music in Zulu Culture
The Zulu people, also known as amaZulu, make up the largest ethnic group in South Africa with more than 10 million members. The Zulu people have a very rich and developed culture that includes its own language, religion and music traditions. Music is very important to the Zulu and is incorporated in...More...
How to Trace German Roots
At least 15 percent of Americans can claim German ancestry somewhere in their family tree due to emigration, particularly in the 19th century. With all this German blood, many amateur and professional genealogists want to trace those German roots. Luckily, you have many resources to help you with yo...More...
Customs & Beliefs of the Native Americans
Anthropologists believe Native Americans have lived in North America for between 12,000 and 25,000 years. Native American customs and beliefs don't consist of one set. Each tribe is its own culture with its own language, beliefs and customs. However, anthropologists have discovered that for all thei...More...
Polynesian Tattoos History
Although widely popular today, tattooing is a very ancient form of art. It dates back more than 2,000 years and originates with ancient Polynesian societies. European explorers first observed and recorded descriptions of Polynesian tattoos during the mid 1700s....More...
Tools & Clothing of the Seminole Indians
The Seminole Indians are a Native American tribe that still exists. Originally settled in northern Florida, Seminoles today live primarily in two locations: on a reservation in Florida and on trust land in Oklahoma. Seminoles originally lived in houses called chickees. The men of the tribe were hunt...More...
Native American Clay Projects for Kids
Native American culture has a long and vast history with a well-developed artistic flavor. Likely the most popular of Native American clay projects are intricate and detailed pots, which can be painted with indigenous symbols and art. Making and decorating clay pots in Native American styles teaches...More...
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