The History of Jeans & Levis Strauss

Submitted By: Ian GraingerPerhaps the most famous clothing brand name in the world, Levi Strauss & Co. were the inventors of blue denim jeans. Here’s how it happened.In the mid 1800s during the California Gold Rush a young German immigrant travelled...

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Weaponry From Hawaii

Submitted By: Rene ThompsonMuch of ancient Hawaiian history remains unknown, from the legend of the tiki Gods to where the people themselves originated. Europeans' insight into this unique culture began only a few centuries ago, leaving earlier history...

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Celebrations in the Muslim World

Submitted By: Ronald FisackerlyI am far from an expert in the Islamic faith. I was raised Anglican Catholic and my expertise in my own faith is lacking, let alone a faith I am only beginning to try to understand. I raised my children in the Anglican...

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Africa Etymology

Submitted By: Andrew Keet Africa’s origin is steeped in mystery, effectively carried along the generations by those who valued their heritage and desired to continue the legends and tales that defined their culture to such a significant extent. The origin...

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Islamic Wedding Traditions

Submitted By: Ronald Fisackerly There is a tremendous cultural diversity within the Islamic world. This diversity is also reflected in wedding ceremonies, which vary from region to region and sect to sect. My purpose here is to find the common threads...

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