Category : Cultures & Groups : Society & Culture & Entertainment

How to Trace Greek Roots

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One of the world's oldest civilizations is the Greek civilization. In addition to playing a role in today's culture, Greece provides us with the world's earliest philosophers, Greek myths and the Olympics. It's no wonder that over a million Greek-Americans are proud of their heritage, and that many

How Did Profanity Start?

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Words like "copulation," "excrement," "anus" and "penis" are not inherently considered shocking, but some synonyms of these words are considered obscene. There are words considered so offensive that they are taboo in many public arenas and banned from certain forms of media, with laws mandating thei

Twin City Monuments

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Minneapolis, one of the twin cities, is the capital of Minnesota.modern minneapolis image by geophis from Fotolia.comMinneapolis and Saint Paul, more commonly known as the Twin Cities, are located in the state of Minnesota. The Twin Cities are the state's largest cities, with Minneapolis...

How to Make Indian Dolls

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Most American Indian tribes who lived where corn was grown used corn husks to create dolls. These dolls can range from very simple to elaborately beautiful. In some tribes, the Indian dolls were fashioned to look like members of the tribe and were even used as ceremonial artifacts. Creating your own

List of Ponca Chiefs

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The Ponca Indians were traditionally found in Oklahoma and Nebraska, although a few small groups traveled into South Dakota. Ponca chiefs were always men and the hereditary chiefdom was passed from father to son across generations. Notable Ponca chiefs include Standing Bear, White Eagle and his son,