History of the Turkish Hamam or Bathhouse
Dating back to Roman times, the public bathhouse was a place for socializing, washing and business. Hamams are the Turkish version of the public bath, …
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Bad Luck Superstitions: Spilling Salt, Breaking a Mirror, Walking Under a Ladder
Walking under a ladder, breaking a mirror or spilling salt means bad luck in cultural lore. Where do such beliefs come from, and is there a remedy?
Continue ReadingChurches in Early America: Religious Influences on the American Revolution
In this article, we continue our overview of how the religious climate changed when the American Revolution stopped the governing influence that the …
Continue ReadingStudying the Separation of Church and State in Early America
In this article we are going to discuss how religious beliefs affected the developing culture of early America in positive and negative ways. Find out …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Religion in America: Beginning Influences on the Colonies
Why does Christianity permeate today’s American culture? In this article we will look at the beginnings of this history to help ESL students …
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