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Latest Humanities articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:43:38 +0100 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 Christmas is celebrated throughout Africa.
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 23:47:49 +0100 Archaeologists and scientists are unearthing more artifacts of our history in excavations.
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:50 +0200 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 condition is even worse for those who had a firsthand experience in dealing with fire damage and in this case the fire accident keeps haunting you and many nights you would wake up jolted by the nightmare.
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:21:43 +0200 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 filmmaking or video art. But one use of the word "reel" that many of us have forgotten about is the tradition of the reel in dancing--one of the four basic dances of the mysterious highlands of Scotland.
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:27:08 +0200 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 live in.
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:53:31 +0200 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 built the Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida, but now learn why he came to Florida and where his megalithic coral cutting and moving skills began.
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:49:13 +0200 Symbols: from fire extinguisher signs to airline diagrams, they're becoming a more and more common sight in our world. Some people consider the proliferation of the symbol to be a sign of declining literacy rates worldwide, and with them the decline of civilization in general. But the rise of the symbol is by no means bad--and by no means new.
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:45:35 +0200 Archaeological excavations in southern Turkey recently brought to the surface a magnificent marble statue depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Renowned as a popular leader of the empire during the second century, the discovery has prompted many to question: who exactly was Marcus Aurelius?
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:56:34 +0200 The English colonists in North America were neither adventurers nor the rulers of great and ancient peoples. Unlike various colonizers down the ages, they had no need to impress the native people, nor did they have a strong local tradition to fit into.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:05:39 +0200 Namibia Wildlife Resorts has recently begun a new initiative - the 'Enviro Kidz' programme which aims to bring groups of children from previously disadvantaged families to visit the wonders of Namibia's protected areas.
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:17:38 +0200 So, if you are going to New York, then one of the things you must do is to visit a Broadway show. And the great news is that you will have a lot of choice. There are 39 theaters on Broadway that have over 500 seats, and so you will never be caught short with nowhere to go, as on any given night, there are over 20,000 seats up for grabs. Acting School NJ shows how to grab...
Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:12:08 +0200 There are many places in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland where you will see large numbers of Celtic crosses. Many people confuse the Celtic cross with the High Cross and the Irish Memorial Cross, but it is completely different.
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:30:25 +0200 In France, people are often complaining that their language is at risk because of the influence of new English words that are adopted all the time. If it is true that French is always changing, it is not going to disappear anytime soon. Actually its use is growing worldwide.
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:27:51 +0200 Name translations refer to the practice of choosing a name in your own language and then having it translated into another language. This is something that can be done through the use of a professional who has training in translating different languages into English or into whatever language you want. There are a number of ways in which you can have a name translated into...
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:44:35 +0200 In the run up to this year's Festival of History, English Heritage have composed a shortlist for the public to vote for who they think takes the crown as Britain's worst monarch.
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:54:12 +0200 Austin, Texas, offers a wide range of activities and options for residents and visitors alike, including several top-tier cultural experiences. Here, we take a closer look at five of Austin's top museums and cultural centers.
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:31:24 +0200 East Austin is often overlooked when people look for tourist attractions. This article talks about one of the attractions in east Austin called French Legation Museum.
Sun, 25 May 2008 23:16:57 +0200 Like every other community in the United States, Detroit experienced devastating poverty during the Great Depression of 1929. It was during this time that the city's poor came knocking at the St. Bonaventure Monastery on Mt. Elliot Street, home of the Capuchin Order.
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:10:35 +0200 Hamlet said: "... we end the heartache, and the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to ..." It has always been the function of the actor to be the emotional physician, who gives solace, encouragement and freedom of feeling to people who need it - when they need it.
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:13:35 +0100 With Compassion International's help, a mother who is HIV-positive realizes her purpose in life and shares her experiences to influence others.
Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:38:54 +0100 Some just feel sorry fot them, some have no sympathy. But until you have felt the sting of flooding, it is hard to understand what it is really like.
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:55:14 +0200 Novelist, Darrell L. Bock challenges Dan Brown claims to "historical facts".
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:05:44 +0200 A review of the Da Vinci Code Story
Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:38:35 +0200 Researchers believe that about 140 million people, mainly in developing countries are being poisoned by arsenic in their drinking water.
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:39:36 +0200 For hundreds of years, what is now the Detroit area was so important to commerce between Native American tribes that only traders were allowed into the territory.
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:41:06 +0200 The debate in Brussels over a new European treaty is a sideshow to the real issue confronting Europe: the state of the family.
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:55:43 +0200 Native American drums are one of the most recognizable Native American instruments. Drums for generations have been at the center of Native lifestyle, forming what has become the foundation the history of Native Americans.
Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:10:33 +0200 When the baby boom generation embraced birth control they forgot to ask who would support them and look after them in their old, old age.
Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:08:17 +0200 Official Britain is trying everything but the obvious to bring up kids better.
Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:00:33 +0200 Do recent statistics from the US indicate a shift in attitudes towards contraception?
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