While the lives of the ancient Egyptians may seem removed from our own by centuries, their leisurely pursuits were not so different from our own. Music played an essential role in the lives of ancient Egyptians. To pass the time, Egyptians and especially nobles threw lavish parties. Sensual activity and eroticism were a central aspect…
Harappa’s Civilization
Archaeologists discovered two 4000 year old cities lying 400 meters away from each other on the bank of the River Indus. Harappa is one of the largest and most important cities of the Indus Civilization. It is one of the best known sites in Pakistan and is located on the bank of the Ravi River…
Isis: Powerful and Compassionate Goddess of Egypt
The ancient Egyptian goddess Isis was worshipped throughout Egypt and even in the Greco-Roman regions. The discovery of temples and obelisks erected in her honor in Rome and countless inscriptions and other artifacts found across Europe are a testament to her popularity. Isis was a mystical deity, the patron of magic and nature. She came…
Chinese New Year Firecrackers
One of the highlights of Chinese New Year are firecrackers that beautifully light up the sky. Families also enjoy the deafening pop-pop-pops of the firecrackers. Firecrackers are called “pau jeun” in Chinese, meaning exploding bamboo. Pau jeun are burned at home, for work, or for public displays. Firecrackers are used for worship and for celebration….
Romance Help With Poems
Romance help says that there’s one thing that conveys love like nothing else would. It’s pretty exciting to receive romance poems from the people we love. We not only feel special but we feel loved and appreciated. Poems play a major purpose when it comes to sustaining romance help in a relationship. If you’re in…
The Chinese New Year Parade
All Chinese communities go ecstatic and extravagant celebrating Chinese New Year. One of the highlights of this is events the Chinese New Year parade. The Chinese New Year Parade continues to amaze and delight the millions who witness it year after year and remains to be one of the most inspiring, most widely-celebrated events. The…
Top Ten Crazy Weird Mormon Beliefs
If you want to see what the Mormon religion is about, and see if some of the ideas that you have heard about what the religion follows and believe in are correct, you can find all of the information that you need to learn about the Mormon religion and some of the beliefs that they…
Four Ways The Miyamoto Musashi Samurai Swords Impacted The History Of Japan And The Samurai
Today, many people know of Japanese Samurai Swords and their legendary beauty, efficiency, and craftsmanship. However, they aren’t exactly aware of one of the greatest influences on Japan and Samurai culture. Miyamoto Musashi is one of the most famous Japanese swordsmen and Samurai to ever unsheathe a blade. His Samurai Swords were known for their…
The Chinese New Year Dinner
The Chinese love to eat. Being full is the ultimate sign of wellness. Feeding and eating together is a sign of affection. Families eat when getting together. Moms like to think of what to cook or feed the family as a sign of love. Therefore, during the start of the year, to invite wellness and…
Lucky Money in Red Envelopes for Chinese New Year
During Chinese New Year, young people who greet their elders a happy and abundant new year are handed lucky red envelopes by the elders. These envelopes are really good luck for a youngster because these have money inside. The lucky red envelopes are called “hong bao” in Mandarin, or “lai see” in Cantonese. Symbolism of…