World History

When someone makes mention of Okinawa, Japan, one of the first few things that would come to mind is Mr. Miyagi, the sage yet shrewd [...]

Introduction Japanese dance stems from a rich mythical tradition, starting with the people and cultures that lived and existed in Japan in ancient times. When [...]

The Ten Virtues of Koh are a set of transcriptions regarding the qualities and benefits of koh (incense) which were written by Japanese monks in [...]

Smudge Sticks are nothing more then a bundle of dried plant material, but in something so simple, there exists an inherent presence of old lore, [...]

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 [...]

The term Mesopotamia is derived from the greek word 'Μεσοποταμία', which translates into 'land between rivers'. While often referred to as the cradle of civilization, [...]