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The History of Asian Jewelry
Asian jewelry originated in many parts of the world, including India, China, and other Southeast Asian countries. This jewelry is characterized by its unique design and techniques. It has become popular in recent decades thanks to the efforts of artists from these regions. The pieces are often made with traditional techniques and combine contemporary elements. As a result, they are incredibly diverse and represent different cultures. This diversity makes them particularly interesting to collectors. However, when choosing your new Asian jewelry piece, it's important to be mindful of its history.
By camila thomas4 years ago in FYI
The Real-Life Disney's "Mulan" Comes From Serbia
The role of women in the history of war is largely ignored. They are often behind the scenes to support their men on the battlefield. During the Balkan War in 1912, in a scene straight out of Disney’s Mulan, one Serbian woman took it upon herself to head straight for the frontlines, risking her life for her family and country.
By Oberon Von Phillipsdorf4 years ago in FYI
National Constitution Day: Facts, Quotes, Speech, Celebration, History
Contribution of Babasaheb Ambedkar to Constitution The first description of the Indian Constitution was given by Granville Austin to achieve social revolution. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s lasting contribution towards the Indian Constitution is a great help to all the citizens of India. The Indian Constitution was adopted to constitute the country as an independent communist, secular, autonomous and republic to secure Indian citizens, justice, equality, liberty and union. When the Constitution of India was adopted, the citizens of India entered a new constitutional, scientific, self-government and modern India with peace, decency and progress. The Constitution of India is very unique in the whole world and it took almost 2 years, 11 months and 17 days to pass by the Constituent Assembly.
By Samachar Khabar News4 years ago in FYI
Women as Queen Bees in Antiquity
Women in antiquity: a topic scarcely studied and, in many accounts, misunderstood. While the study of women in antiquity is only just now beginning to gain momentum, it has the ability to provide connections not only to the ancient societies of the Mediterranean and to the marginalized daily life of women within the patriarchy, but to issues of modern feminism. Within the city-states of ancient Athens and Rome, women were undoubtedly an integral component of social unity, and the vital importance of their central and organizational role inside the busy structure of a given household provides a context for the success of entire city-states. I will therefore be looking at the head woman/wife within the average household in antiquity and likening her to a queen bee in a hive. For the purpose of this discussion, imagine each household as a hive filled with workers and drones (often, in antiquity, slaves), presided over by the foremost woman as queen bee. While this analogy appears to stumble when taking into account the head man/husband within each respective household (commonly referred to as paterfamilias [in Rome] and kyrios [in Greece]), I have decided to liken this central male figure to the beekeeper. Like a beekeeper, the man is dependent on the success of the hive, but is not as influential within the hive as the queen bee herself.
By JC Dunsmore Bennett4 years ago in FYI
Before Joseph Stalin Was Dictator, He May Have Been A Spy For The Tsar
In the final years of the dying Russian Empire, the Tsar’s intelligence agency, known as the Okhrana, were working around the clock uncovering assassination plots, arresting revolutionaries, and keeping an eye on dangerous characters.
By R P Gibson4 years ago in FYI
BANABAN TRADITIONAL FISHING SKILLS
TRADITIONAL METHODS OF BANABAN FISHING [1] Written by Puputi Sunema and Temamira Terubea won first place in the Banaban Literary Prize, 1994, called Te Karaki Nikawai (Stories of the Past). The annual event encouraged students from Rabi High School, Fiji to talk with their Elders and submit entries based on Banaban Cultural practices.
By Stacey King4 years ago in FYI
“Wow! How’d You Stay So Youthful?” - Let Me Guess: Olive Oil?
It’s no secret that a lot of us look up to celebrities when it comes to fashion, diet, and beauty. After all, they are the epitome of what society is *supposed* to view as perfection. There are endless articles based on interviews with celebrities sharing their skin care routines and humble DIY hacks on how to maintain their youthful appearance. Unfortunately, while I would love to believe that sleep, genetics, quality sera, and olive oil kept us all looking young forever, I am not fooled by these “hacks”, and neither should you. That said, I’m not denying that there may be some truth to these basic additions to improve the quality of your skin, however, I do find it hard to believe that celebrities with net worths up to $400M, who essentially have half of their decisions made by managers, directors, and all kinds of coaches, with the constant pressure of having to look perfect, are wrinkle free in their 50s and 60s without even a single drop of Botox or Filler. This may not apply to the very rare cases of excellent genetics, but I truly believe that some celebrities and social media influencers do hide a little bit of the truth. For what reason? Because they don’t want to be shamed for cosmetic treatments.
By Sarah Graham4 years ago in FYI
Signs of an MDMA Overdose to Watch Out For
By Jonathon Beazley, Founder, Bodhi Addiction Treatment Center MDMA is a synthetic party drug, also known as Molly or Ecstasy. These recreational drugs are popular at music festivals, raves, concerts, and parties. The drug’s effects are thought to enhance the sensory experience, thereby making the event more pleasurable. In addition to the altered state, MDMA also increases energy and produces a state of euphoria.
By Jonathan Beazley 4 years ago in FYI
The Last Faberge's The Pope's Revenge
In the year 1119, the first crusade had already captured Jerusalem when Geoffrey Bison was on his way to join Hugues de Payens and seven others on their way to Vienna. These nine soldiers of fortune were soon to become known as the Templar Knights. For the next ten years they cleared the pathways from Belgrade to Istanbul protecting pilgrims on their way to the Holy Lands. It was in 1129 when Pope Innocent II sanctioned the Templar's as an official arm of the Catholic Church that began one of the most storied chapters in the history of the world. When the First Crusade captured Jerusalem thirty year earlier the Templar's were able to now take refuge in the remains of the Temple of Solomon. Over the course of next ten years the Knights managed to uncover and stealthily remove the treasure of the ages. From 1134 to around 1144 these 9 Templar Knights managed to retrieve vast riches that were hidden under the Temple of Solomon. Though under allegiance to the Pope one would have thought that all this wealth would immediately go on to Rome but instead Hugues de Payens and Count Hugh of Champagne decided it would be better if the treasure was hidden in four separate locations all through-out Europe. Only a token amount went to Pope Innocent II. It is said that from then on every Papal succession was possessed in locating the Templar's treasure. In the end it was Pope Clement V who along with the King of France became so jealous of the Templar's wealth that they conspired to eliminate the order all together not realizing that all the riches of the Templar's would remain hidden forever.
By Dr. Williams4 years ago in FYI
The Calaveras County fair and,
Angels Camp 1864 It was nothing but a mud pit as it hadrained for days on end. People came and went by the wagon loads. It was during this period a younger Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain, rode into the Camp. Hewas just another minerto everyone there. It was due to the weather he stayed.
By James Sims4 years ago in FYI
