Tag: History
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Religious practices, traditions, and customs are not meaningless. They are reasonable
On co-opting religion, banknotes’ slogan “in God, we trust” shows a preference for a particular ideology edging out others. Why not in Mary we trust? Or in the Holy Spirit, we trust? Or even in Jesus, we trust. In July 1955, Ike, President from 1953 to 1961, signed House Bill H.R. 619, requiring the inscription […]
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A word of caution. Always stay present! If you see little embers fall on the ground, tamp them out immediately
The ancient Egyptians and Romans used Sage, an herb with several promising health benefits, to treat digestive issues, memory problems, and sore throats. Dried sage was burned as a way to heal, protect, increase perspicuity, and boost defense against disease. Native Americans and other indigenous peoples have burned sage, for centuries, as a spiritual ritual […]
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The UnXplained: The Mystic Powers of Meditation
In Varanasi, India, it is believed that a few divine beings have been able to defy aging through the power of meditation, in this clip from Season 3, “Secrets of the Immortals”. Watch all new episodes of The UnXplained, Fridays at 8/7c, and stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel […]
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Boris Brejcha @ Château de Fontainebleau, France for Cercle – 2017
Fontainebleau is a town southeast of Paris, known for the opulent Fontainebleau Palace. Built by French royalty, with parts dating back to the 1100s, the palace houses Marie Antoinette’s Turkish boudoir, the Napoleon Museum and a lavish theater. Its formal gardens feature ornamental lakes and sculptures. Surrounding the town and chateau is Fontainebleau forest, home […]
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Environing denotes humans shaping their environment
Yet, some human rights scholars have argued that the intent to commit genocide can be derived from the acts of explicitly depriving a population of food, water, shelter, and other key resources that willfully exposes a group of people to cold, heat, hunger, or insecurity.(Pg.9) Introduction ENVIRONCIDE, SOCIETY, AND TOTAL WAR MOST BOOKS about total […]
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Going Steady | Vintage 1950’s Dating Guide for Girls and Boys
A 1950’s high school girl considers dating exclusively, and a lot of folks have something to say about that!Interestingly, a study in the 1940’s showed a majority of young peers approved of going steady, while a majority of parents disapproved of the practice. The term ‘going steady’, was commonly used to describe exclusive dating in […]
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Shoe Styles of the 1950s | Vintage Fashions
Interesting piece about the state of shoe fashion in the 50s. Aside from the occasion odd, quirky shoe, there hasn’t truly been a major development or change in shoes. or Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: https://goo.gl/W4hZBv Explore Our Online Channel For FULL Documentaries, Fascinating Interviews & Classic Movies: https://goo.gl/7dVe8r #BritishPathé #History #Shoes #ShoeFashions License this Film: […]
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In place of freedom, the rallying call of territorial empires has been to patriotism and glory.
Introduction Maritime supremacy is the key which unlocks most, if not all, large questions of modern history, certainly the puzzle of how and why we – the Western democracies – are as we are. We are the heirs of maritime supremacy. Our civilization (if we can lay so large a claim), our beliefs, our dominance […]
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The complex geometry of Islamic design – Eric Broug
In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. And despite the remarkable complexity of these designs, they can be created with just a compass to draw circles and a ruler to make lines within them. Eric Broug covers the basics of geometric Islamic design. Lesson […]
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First Umbrella Fashion Show (1956) ) | Vintage Fashion
In this video clip, the first ever British umbrella fashion show takes place at Grosvenor House, London in 1956. There are a couple of umbrella styles featured in the fashion show such as black and white with a tiny music box, emerald green called Jealousy, and the English Rose. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: https://goo.gl/W4hZBv […]
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