The traditional garb of Native Americans is a colorful and rich part of our nation's history and diversity. Pay tribute to their legacy by making your own Native American princess costume. A Native American princess costume is easy to make, and very versatile. It can be used at Halloween or even at
In the 1970s, the government of the Netherlands made a clear distinction between "hard" and "soft" recreational drugs. Hard drugs such as heroin, cocaine and morphine are strictly forbidden in the Netherlands just as in most every other country; marijuana, on the other hand, is considered a soft dru
Chinese translators often say that when you know the family, it's not necessary to know a specific person in the family. Hebrew Translators have been heard saying that, Jehovah cannot be everywhere and for that ...
In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week, evolving into Black History Month in 1976. African-American history intertwines with America's history. Black History Month celebrates and recognizes African-Americans' strides and achievements over decades, bringing to light their important
Native Americans used a variety of different hunting tools for big and small game. Hunter gatherer and early agrarian societies relied on hunting to provide valuable protein in the diet. The hunters were efficient with various weapons; hunting was a team effort with some of the tools. Native America
Enjoy Vegas-style action in and near Michigan City, Indiana.gambling image by marta from Fotolia.comIf you live in or near Michigan City, Indiana, you don't have to look far to find exciting casino gaming action. Check out Michigan City's own Blue Chip Casino near the shore of Lake...
African Americans created many inventions ranging from innovations in the areas of health and medical breakthroughs, and science and technology. Many inventions used today were invented by African American inventors, such as blood banking, invented by Dr. Charles Richard Drew. The street letter dro
The Mexican tradition of wedding bands and native drums dates back hundreds of years, but the Mariachi bands that we have come to know and easily recognize date back to about the 19th century. Modern Mariachi grew in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Inspired by Spanish theatrical orchestras, Mariachi b
Nicotine in its pure state is one of the deadliest poisons known to humans. Popular for pest control purposes since the late 1800s, nicotine is most frequently used in very small quantities in cigarettes. For whatever use, though, straining pure nicotine from the plant, or from cigarettes, is a rela
The black bull, a common symbol in Spanish culture, has left many people wondering what it stands for and how it originated.
The Dawes Rolls, named after the Dawes Commission's chairman Henry L. Dawes, was established by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1893. Between 1899 and 1907, the Native Americans who were relocated to Oklahoma could apply for tribal enrollment into the reservations set aside by the U.S. govern
The Claddagh ring, originally a symbol of the town of Claddagh, Galway, Ireland, has been a traditional Irish love token since the 17th Century. It remains popular as a ring exchanged between couples (as an engagement or wedding ring) or between close family members (heirlooms passed from mother to
Video Transcript We're going to learn how to say, "how are you" in Japanese. Actually to ask how someone is doing is not as common as America. Still you ask the question if you care for your friends. Genki desu ka? Repeat after me, Genki desu ka? Actually, the literal translation is...
Holi celebrations at Karnala in Panvel truly absorb the colors of Holi and get immersed in the day long celebrations with great zest. Holi is one of the fascinating Indian festivals celebrated with great enthusiasm ...
Derived from the Greek word "kydos," "kudos" is an informal American term that means glory, fame or praise. A brief etymology of "kudos" shows that as usual, American English botched the grammar a bit. When the word popped up in the American lexicon, "kudos" was mistaken for plural, when in Greek, t
You categorize people every time you see or speak to someone. As soon as you recognize a characteristic about a person, from skin or eye color to the sound of a male voice, you have categorized that person. The U.S. Census Bureau categorizes the entire population every 10 years when it collects info
Trees are part of every festive Christmas season and a home without one just feels lacking in cheer. Whether it's a fake tree or a real tree, the time taken to carefully string decorations and ...
Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Maine. A popular resort town, Bar Harbor's recorded history goes back to the early 17th-century when the French explorer Samuel de Champlain ran aground in the area.
Magna Carta translates from the Latin as "great charter" or "great paper," but in the original draft it was called the Articles of the Barons. It is a document signed by King John of England on June 15, 1215, and it had a profound effect on constitutional thinking in England and, later, in the Briti
The Most Dismal Town and The Worst Planning Decision are just two of the award categories in the Carbuncle Awards in Scotland. Organized by the United Kingdom's oldest architectural magazine, "Urban Realm," the contest's judges receive nominations and narrow the field to five finalists. Of course, w
