Before people learned how beer was made its creation was attributed to divine power. Beer has long been associated with various gods in cultures throughout the history. Even today, in some parts of the world, beer is still considered a sacred drink. In the ancient Sumerian, beer was said to be one of the four holy foods (along with wine, bread, and meat) and was consumed by the gods. In [...]
by Sher D Fly The history of English language traces back thousands of years ago. The English language has brought in influences of other languages through Britain’s history of world trade, overseas exploration and expansion. One of the many languages that had added the zest to the English vocabulary is Chinese. […]
The Native Americans lived in harmony with the earth and revered many creatures for their strength, courage, and hard work. To the Native American People, the Creator is in all nature and this includes everything that lives. Their belief is that each of us must find our place within nature in order to live at peace. All creatures and plants in creation are considered to be equal, each fitting into [...]
Nantes, the home town of Jules Verne, is situated in western France. Here, near the river Loire a giant deep-sea diver sleeps gently, waiting for his task to begin. Sadness marks his face even as he sleeps. He has been searching the world over for his missing niece and although he may not know it, the end of his search is coming. The diver or scaphandrier as he is known [...]
There are many bizarre rituals and superstitions associated with Midsummer. Midsummer or summer solstice is celebrated in many cultures as the longest day of the year. Why do people in different cultures have rituals like bonfires at midsummer? In fact, have you thought why people in different cultures celebrate natural phenomena? Some would say that these rituals are reminders of an ignorant “pagan” past. But are they; in fact, our [...]
