An 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 …
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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, …
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 ReadingHP or TI Graphic Calculators: Which One Better Suits You?
What are some of the important differences between Texas Instrument and Hewlett-Packard graphing calculators? The writer starts with basic entry …
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 ReadingBad 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 ReadingPreparing for the AP Exam: Tips for Success
The AP exam is given in May. Prior to that time you can prepare to take the test either in a classroom, through an internet course or on your own. …
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 …
Continue ReadingThe Cultural Types of Greeting in Different Countries
Don’t put your foot in by using the wrong form of greeting. Learn how to behave correctly in Germany, Spain and Japan.
Continue ReadingGerman Christmas Traditions and Staples: Goose, Carp and Sweets
Christmas goose or Christmas carp? Depending on taste, religious belief or the German region you live in, one of the two staples will appear at …
Continue ReadingGlass, Silver and Gold Artifacts Crafted by Turkish Artists in Traditional and Modern Designs
Turkish art in its many facets is always elaborate and often colorful. We look at nazar beads, delicate goblets, objects handcrafted in silver and …
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