Native Americans relied on the buffalo for their basic needs.Paul E Tessier/Photodisc/Getty ImagesNative American tribes who lived on the Great Plains, such as the Kiowa and Sioux, relied on the buffalo, or bison, for their survival. The buffalo provided food, clothing, shelter and the...

The Famous Newgrange Passage Tombnewgrange walll and standing stone image by Joe Houghton from Fotolia.comLegally recognized by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, National Monuments are designated sites in the Republic of Ireland that are recognized for...

Originally used for warfare and the skinning of animals, the "sgian dearg" or dirk is a common accessory for Scottish attire. Though generally only applied for formal and ceremonial occasions, the method for wearing a Scottish dirk can be useful for even the most casual kilt-wearer.

Death is not something that we usually think about. It is not a very interesting or rather happy subject to ponder on. So people push the thoughts of passing away as far as they can. ...

Folk costumes provide an interesting and creative costume option for a costume party, Halloween celebration or any activity that celebrates different ethnicities. If you want to wear a folk costume you can find someone who will lend you their collection of the traditional garb of that particular reg

Although early American settlers often believed that American Indian tribes were merely hunter/gatherer societies, many American Indian groups supplemented their hunting activities with agriculture, and the Cherokees were no exception. The Cherokees used many advanced farming techniques, including r

Before Europeans came to North America, its indigenous people existed as a neolithic culture. Without knowledge of metalworking, the native Americans constructed weapons and tools from thingsd they had around them: stone, clay, shells, wood, even grass and the animals they hunted.

The United States is a melting pot for different nationalities and languages. Tasks as simple as grocery store visits are met with people speaking a variety of languages. The Tampa Bay area is no exception ...

Once, the name Geronimo sent shivers down the spines of American pioneers attempting to settle the wild Southwest. One of the most famous of all Native Americans, Geronimo personifies the frontier battle between whites seeking a new start in a new land and the native tribes who fought desperately to

Arabic is one of the most heavily-spoken languages in the world, and is categorized as a macrolanguage, having 27 other languages underneath it. It is a very important language not only because it is spread throughout Arabic and Islamic cultures, but also because it has shared words with other langu

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.Vietnam Memorial image by dwight9592 from Fotolia.comUnfortunately, many Vietnam veterans found themselves caught up in the post-war backlash against a conflict that divided the nation. Personal politics became enmeshed with U.S. policy...

Chinese dance existed even before the earliest written Chinese characters. Ceramic artifacts dated from 4000 B.C. depict dancing figures stamping their feet and locking arms. Dance remains an important part of Chinese cultural celebrations, folk rituals and religious ceremonies. Several distinct sty

The early civilization that flourished in ancient Greece had huge implications for the development of mankind. In every sector of life, from law to politics to sport, the terminology and innovations of this period are still relevant today. In fact, it's fair to say Western civilization as we know it

Easter is a noteworthy religious observance in the Christian schedule. Easter derives from 2 ancient traditions, one Pagan, and one Judeo-Christian. Both Pagans and Christians have celebrated death and resurrection subject matters close to the ...

Ukiyo-e is the famous genre of artist prints created between the 17th and 20th centuries in Japan. The images are multi-colored woodblock or woodcut prints showing motifs from nature, historic tales, legends, theatre and famous entertainers. During the same period, woodcut was also used for printi

The quinceanera is a rite of passage practiced in Hispanic cultures. It is celebrated to mark the 15th birthday of young women and signifies their passage from childhood into adulthood.

The colors used in a coat of arms have as much meaning as the symbols, words and other heraldic elements. These colors have a long-standing history and symbolic significance. This means that a person viewing your family's coat of arms can glean a great deal of information about your family's history

People from different races have varying values and their actions and mannerisms seem to raise a lot of questions. These differences have existed for a long time now and the white people and black people ...

Victimology is known as the study of different kinds of victimization and relationships that victims develop between interactions with their offenders. It also studies the effect that being a victim of a crime can have on one's social skills and other abilities. Victimology is not necessarily exclus

It is said that you never know people until you live with them. This is true of all relationships, including hosting foreign students. They are highly motivated high school or college ambassadors of their country, and they want to achieve goals they have set for themselves. Their relative youth is a