The Origins of Incense | Ancient Egypt
Humble Beginnings All throughout the course of recorded time, smells of fragrant resins and perfumes have shaped the destiny of our lives and culture. The [...]
Etymology of the Word Tea
Etymology of the Word Tea Although there are a few quite minor exceptions in which the word tea is pronounced, the two common ways are [...]
History of Traditional Chinese Dance
Traditional Chinese Dance China is a country with a deep and rich history which encompasses many facets of cultural endeavour and original ideas. It may [...]
How the Zoroastrians Helped Create the Silk Road | Forgotten History
Introduction Recently, with China's new ambitions to reinvigorate the remnants of the ancient Silk Road, there has been a renewed interest in the early trade [...]
Who is Homer? Story of the Epic Greek Poet
Who is Homer? Homer was one of many legendary Greek poets. According to legend, Homer was blind and often recited his poetry as he traveled [...]
Ono no Komachi – Japanese Poet
Ono no Komachi Ono no Komachi (小野 小町, c. 825 – c. 900) was a famous Japanese waka poet. She was known as one [...]
Tao Yuanming – Tao Qian – Chinese Poet
Tao Yuanming - Tao Qian - Chinese Poet Tao Qian (also known as Tao Yuanming) is a famous Chinese poet from the six dynasties [...]
Traditional Japanese Dance & Instruments
Traditional Japanese Dance Japanese dance stems from a rich mythical tradition, starting with the people and cultures that lived and existed in Japan in ancient [...]
Aztec Traditions : Human Sacrifice
Aztec Traditions : Human Sacrifice Introduction: With the rise of new and deeply disturbing violent extremist movements across the face of the world in the [...]
Japanese Zen Gardens | A Cultural Formation
An Introduction To Japanese Zen Gardens Zen gardens, ranging from large and colorful landscapes with plants and water elements such as streams and ponds, to [...]