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For reasons unknown, women are prepared to tolerate considerable discomfort and even pain to follow the latest fashion. From the hoopskirt and bustle …
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The beginning and the end of life are surrounded by many rituals and traditions, based on religion as well as folklore. In Turkey they are still …
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The richness of Turkey’s Black Sea region and the folklore inspired there makes this area of the world a popular travel destination. Learn about …
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The centuries-old Turkish traditions of making the finest lace and embroidery as well as producing brilliant silks and brocades are very much alive …
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When visiting a foreign country, you can get into deep trouble if you are not familiar with the basic greeting formalities and the meaning of certain …
Continue ReadingThe relationship between language and culture is as old as mankind. Through the centuries, people and their living practices have evolved, resulting …
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After their heyday and popularity during the Ottoman Empire, male belly dancers, known as köceks, are making a come back in modern Turkish dance …
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The humble potato has inspired artists through the centuries. This common root has played multiple parts in the lives of humans. It demeaned a vice …
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This article provides a review of three historical crashes: The Crash of 1929, The South Sea Bubble and The Tulip and Bulb Craze of the seventeenth …
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The Día de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated throughout Latin America, but particularly in Mexico. On November second, people will celebrate with …
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