Castles in the Early Middle Ages

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The golden age of castles reached its height after the 800s as the feudal system emerged. In the Middle Ages, power lay first with the king, then his nobles, their knights and at bottom the peasants. Land ownership was the key to power. At the heart of the feudal system lay the castle and lands that

Early Monuments

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In Egypt, the pyramids at Giza are a supreme example of ancient engineering.Pyramids fo Giza image by AJT from Fotolia.comThroughout history, humans have built colossal monuments to pay homage to famous persons, events, gods and nature, or to increase the splendor of the cities in which...

Does Each Type of African Art Mask Have a Significant Meaning?

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Dating back to Paleolithic times, African masks were and still are made out of various materials, such as leather, fabric and different varieties of wood. The masks are used as part of a ceremonial costume to symbolize various aspects of different African tribes.

The History of Cape Canaveral

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Cape Canaveral is a city located in the middle of Florida's east coast, halfway between Jacksonville and Miami. The city is surrounded by Port Canaveral, a deep water port; Kennedy Space Center, a shuttle launch facility and educational center; and Patrick Air Force Base.

What Is a Church Planting?

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The term "church planting" is commonly used in Christian circles to refer to the starting up of a new church. New churches are either started by missionaries or members of a local sending church.

Export Trade Associations

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Export trade associations provide their member companies the latest industry information. In addition, these organizations act as advocates for their members and inform government agencies and politicians about what members need. Workers who join these organizations also have the...

Three Types of History Sources

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Historical sources can be devided into three types.history 2 image by Sergey Bykov from Fotolia.comAcademic writing sources are the materials used by the writer to gather information about their subject. They are used to support arguments and theories given by historians and students of...

"Roadrunner's Dance" Activities

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"Roadrunner's Dance" is a children's book written by Rudolfo Anaya and illustrated by David Diaz. In the story, Snake has taken over the road and won't allow anyone else in the village to use it. Desert Woman rallies the support of the animals to create a new creature capable of overtaking Snake. Ro

Define Free Will

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Free will is the expression of both a philosophical and ethical argument. It is the ability to choose one course of action over another, and to decide for yourself what to do, no matter what anybody else thinks.

How to Find Out When Someone Died at No Cost

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The general practice after a friend or family member dies is to place an obituary in the local newspaper. Today many funeral homes and online newspapers publish the information, too. The information in an obituary generally contains the date when the person died and where the funeral will be held. S

History of Japanese Lanterns

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Visiting Japan includes looking at the array of beautiful stone and paper lanterns so long a tradition in the small nation. With its introduction by a traveler from the Asian continent in the 1500s the convention of the Japanese lantern continues today as a cultural icon. Starting with use in temple

African Cooking Utensils

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Traditional African cooking utensils include large cast-iron pots, wooden mortars and pestles, stone and wooden grinders, wooden and metal spoons and firewood. Although it is difficult to generalize all tribes in Africa as a whole when it comes to food and cooking techniques, there are some similar

Hippie Festivals

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Summertime Is The Season For Outdoor Hippie Festivalshippie image by Ewe Degiampietro from Fotolia.comCarrying on in the spirit of the Woodstock Festival of 1969, peaceful outdoor summertime festivals are easy to find. Some are smaller affairs largely attended by locals, others are...

Traditional Mexican Clothing Description

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Traditional Mexican clothing is made of simple fabrics, with bright, vibrant colors. The original clothing of Aztecs and Mayans is different from the clothes worn after the Europeans arrived, but both types are considered traditional.

How to Make Native American Drumsticks

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Native American drumsticks, commonly referred to as drum beaters, are padded sticks used to pound traditional Native American drums used in tribal songs and dances. The beater is an essential element in making Native American music and is usually designed to match the drum. You can make these drumst

How to Design Your Dance Studio

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Whether you are looking to install a dance studio in your home for you or your child to practice some moves or you plan to start a dance school of your own, there are some easy steps to follow to ensure the space has everything you need.

Causes of the India-Pakistan Conflict

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India sucessfully tested its first nuclear bomb in a 1974 atmospheric test.Mushroom cloud image by morrbyte from Fotolia.comThe conflict between India and Pakistan is long and complicated. British colonialism has also heavily influenced Indian history. The Indo-Pakistan conflicts can be...

Globalisation: The recession effect...

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What is Globalisation? The simplest explanation one can think of is that Globalisation refers to people and by that sense means that their groups (societies) or functions (operations) are unified as one. Let's put some ...

How to Prepare a Will

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The best way to plan for your loved ones after you die is to prepare a will. A will allows you to express your wishes as to how you would like your property and money distributed. Most states have specific rules that you must follow to make the will legal and valid. If you die without a will your as

Traditional Customs of the Whakarewarewa Marae

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One of the aboriginal people of New Zealand, known as the Maori people of Aotearoa, live in a village called Whakarewarewa (the Thermal Village) in the northern part of New Zealand; a central area in the village, as in all Maori dwelling areas, the marae, contains the communal meeting house, dining