Trachten: Traditional German Clothing: Still Very Current
Learn about Lederhosen (leather pants), Dirndl, Bollerhut (hats from the Black Forest) and Kittel (overcoats from Northern Germany).
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How Spoken and Written Languages Interact: What This Means for Language Learning
This article explores how our spoken and written languages are affected by our cultures–how spoken language is learned and then followed by …
Continue ReadingHistory of Fashion: Suffering for Beauty - A Look at Four Painful Fashion Crazes From History
For reasons unknown, women are prepared to tolerate considerable discomfort and even pain to follow the latest fashion. From the hoopskirt and bustle …
Continue ReadingTurkish Rituals: Traditions Surrounding Birth and Death
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 …
Continue ReadingTraditions & Superstitions of Turkey's Black Sea Region
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 …
Continue ReadingTraditional Influence of Delicate Lace and Brocades in Turkey's Fashion Industry
The centuries-old Turkish traditions of making the finest lace and embroidery as well as producing brilliant silks and brocades are very much alive …
Continue ReadingWhen in Turkey: Body Language: How to Behave Correctly In the Mosque, Business Meetings, In Public, and Visiting in Homes
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 ReadingAn Essay For Social Studies: Does Culture Affect Language?
The relationship between language and culture is as old as mankind. Through the centuries, people and their living practices have evolved, resulting …
Continue ReadingBelly dance in Turkey, Historical Roots and the Role of Men
After their heyday and popularity during the Ottoman Empire, male belly dancers, known as köceks, are making a come back in modern Turkish dance …
Continue ReadingThe Continuing Art and History of the Potato
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 …
Continue ReadingStock Market Bubbles and Crashes: Historical Facts on the 1929 Crash, the South Sea Bubble & the Tulip Bulb Craze
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 …
Continue ReadingCelebrating a Mexican Holiday: El Día de los Muertos is an Important Cultural Tradition
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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