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What If The Moon Was No More?
Sometimes I like to speculate on some really interesting hypothetical scenarios. Scenarios that will very likely never happen. I still find myself wondering and I’m sure you’ve also wondered about a few scenarios that might very likely never happen. After all, people are naturally curious beings.
By Jasmine Aguilar4 years ago in FYI
The Racist History of Mount Rushmore
Much older than the Alps and the Himalayas are the Six Grandfathers - formed when subterranean pressure raised the earth's crust into a huge elliptical dome sixty-five million years ago. We know them today by the name of Mount Rushmore, a 'shrine of democracy', a symbol of American greatness and presidential patriotism. For many American's it still remains a grand tribute to democracy.
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in FYI
Maya Civilization
The Maya are an indigenous people of Mexico and Central America who have continuously inhabited the lands comprising modern-day Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas in Mexico and southward through Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras. The designation Maya comes from the ancient Yucatan city of Mayapan, the last capital of a Mayan Kingdom in the Post-Classic Period. The Maya people refer to themselves by ethnicity and language bonds such as Quiche in the south or Yucatec in the north (though there are many others). The `Mysterious Maya' have intrigued the world since their `discovery' in the 1840's by John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood but, in reality, much of the culture is not that mysterious when understood. Contrary to popular imagination, the Maya did not vanish and the descendants of the people who built the great cities of Chichen Itza, Bonampak, Uxmal and Altun Ha still exist on the same lands their ancestors did and continue to practice, sometimes in a modified form, the same rituals which would be recognized by a native of the land one thousand years ago.
By diego michel4 years ago in FYI
Harriet Tubman: The Civil Rights pioneer survived an abusive childhood
Harriet Tubman legacy Harriet Tubman is world-famous as an abolitionist because of her role in helping 70 slaves travel north to freedom. It has been suggested that she made about 13 trips using the underground railroad which was a series of locations and check-points to keep slaves hidden from those who were tracking them.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in FYI
The Founding of Canada: Part 2
The first part of this three part series took us from the British victory over the French at the Plains of Abraham in 1759 to the War of 1812. Today's installment takes us to the end of the Rebellions of 1837-1838 and Durham's Report. The next installment will conclude the series with the Constitutional Conferences of 1864 and the adoption of the British North America Act in 1867. Click here if you missed Part 1.
By Marco den Ouden4 years ago in FYI
Japanese Design - Simplicity, Elegance, and Positive Energy
The way Asians perceive space is different from the way we Europeans perceive it, and this can be seen in Japanese design, one of the most interesting types of interior design. For Asian peoples, the principles of life revolve around simplicity, elegance, and art, and the main goal it aspires to balance, which can only be achieved through positive energy. I could also characterize the Japanese design, as you can see in the following lines.
By Tiya Spears4 years ago in FYI
The Founding of Canada: Part 1
Canada has been shaped by its history. The story of Confederation is one not often discussed today, but it is instructive in understanding Canada’s culture and politics. We’ll start our journey after the British conquered Quebec, defeating the French at the Plains of Abraham in 1759.
By Marco den Ouden4 years ago in FYI
Film Representations of Black History
Many Films and T.V. Shows both contemporary and the all time classics, are mainly made to bring in entertainment great storytelling, challenge stereotypes and portray certain aspects of society. They also involve reinforcing stereotypes involving feminism through #MeToo, disabilities, mental health, lack of praise from Horror genres, representing empowerment of LGBT and of race in Black History and empowerment through #BlackLivesMatter.
By CJ Enterprise4 years ago in FYI
