- Why People Larp
By: David Borg - Jul 1, 2009
LARP is an acronym for Live Action Role Play, an activity, game or sport that is played out by larger group of people, both men and women. There...
- Vampire Legends and Folktales from Medieval Europe
By: CT Thompson - Jun 30, 2009
Vampires are exotic caitiffs and emerge throughout folklore. Here are four accounts of vampires.
- The Roots of an Austin Icon
By: Ki Gray - Jun 12, 2009
It was the arrival of the railroad to Austin in 1871 that brought the heart of this booming town right to Sixth Street. Soon Victorian limestone...
- A Sneak Peak on Modern Dance
By: Christee Roderick - May 3, 2009
Dancing has been a way of life for almost all people. Every country has its own distinct and unique style of dancing. The art of dancing varies...
- Celebrating International Women's Day
By: wayne kiltz - Mar 12, 2009
This article discusses what International Women's Day means, particularly to women in Africa. Learn about the history and traditions of this...
- Love and The Valentine's Day
By: Joy Kapur - Feb 20, 2009
What is love? How can we define it? There are no secrets or ready-made recipes for love. As Aldous Huxley put it: There is not any formula or...
- Helping The Less Fortunate Help Themselves
By: Shawn Wilson - Feb 11, 2009
A look at the the new alternative to charity, social business. How and why it works so well.
- Dream Analysis Is A Field That Dates Back Thousands Of Years Discover How
By: Henry Diaz - Jan 20, 2009
Dream analysis dates to the ancient world. In Egypt dreams were messages from the gods, interpreted by priests. The Greeks had a similar practice....
- Birthstone Jewelry from Dazzling Garnet to Sky-Blue Topaz
By: Ann Knapp - Jan 18, 2009
The conception of birthstones can be traced back to the first century. It was believed that gemstones possessed virtues or cures. By assigning a...
- A Brief History Of Highway Design And Construction
By: Dominic Donaldson - Jan 11, 2009
An article about how different civilizations at different times in the past have contributed to the advancement of road building.
- How Christmas is Celebrated in Africa
By: wayne kiltz - Dec 14, 2008
How can you bring a little African culture into your Christmas celebration? We'll tell you how, and you'll also learn the amazing different ways...
- Old Finds On Fire In The News
By: Aydan Corkern - Oct 31, 2008
Archaeologists and scientists are unearthing more artifacts of our history in excavations.
- One Person's Opinion On Fire Damage
By: Evie Parrish - Sep 28, 2008
Fire damage is one of the most unpleasant things you could experience and the very thought of it flashes a lot of uncomfortable pictures. The...
- Not Hose Reels, Scots Reels!: Dances of the Scots Countryside
By: Jon Butt - Sep 12, 2008
We're all familiar with reels as tools, whether we're talking about fishing reels, hose reels for fire fighting, or demo reels in the world of...
- Caring For The Planet And Environment
By: Victor Epand - Sep 10, 2008
Individuals need to realize the damages they are causing to the planet and our environment so they will once again start caring for the world we...
- The Mystery of Edward Leedskalnin
By: Michael Kohler - Sep 5, 2008
Who was Ed Leedskalnin? Why did he really come to south Florida? Where did he learn how to carve, move, and balance megalithic coral blocks? He...
- Fire Extinguisher Signs And The Age Of The Symbol
By: Jon Butt - Sep 3, 2008
Symbols: from fire extinguisher signs to airline diagrams, they're becoming a more and more common sight in our world. Some people consider the...
- Who Was the Real Marcus Aurelius?
By: Maxine Clarke - Aug 29, 2008
Archaeological excavations in southern Turkey recently brought to the surface a magnificent marble statue depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius....
- The Truth About American Colonists
By: Max Walker - Aug 26, 2008
The English colonists in North America were neither adventurers nor the rulers of great and ancient peoples. Unlike various colonizers down the...
- Help Namibia's 'Enviro Kidz' Programme
By: Gary Terrazas - Aug 19, 2008
Namibia Wildlife Resorts has recently begun a new initiative - the 'Enviro Kidz' programme which aims to bring groups of children from previously...
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