Humanities Articles
Celebrities are always the centre of attention, and August was no exception with Oasis splitting, details of Chris Browns assault on Rihanna, Michael Jackson's death a homicide and the death of DJ AM.
Mon, 11 May 2009: Battleship Island - Japan’s rotting metropolis
These days the only things that land on Hashima Island are the shits of passing seagulls. An
hour or so’s sail from the port of Nagasaki, the abandoned island silently crumbles. A
former coal mining facility owned by Mitsubishi Motors, it was once the most densely
populated place on earth, packing over 13,000 people into each square kilometre of its
residential high-risers.
hour or so’s sail from the port of Nagasaki, the abandoned island silently crumbles. A
former coal mining facility owned by Mitsubishi Motors, it was once the most densely
populated place on earth, packing over 13,000 people into each square kilometre of its
residential high-risers.
Fri, 13 Mar 2009: Celebrating International Women's Day
This article discusses what International Women's Day means, particularly to women in Africa. Learn about the history and traditions of this holiday celebrated on March 8th.
Fri, 20 Feb 2009: Love and The Valentine's Day
What is love? How can we define it? There are no secrets or ready-made recipes for love. As Aldous Huxley put it: There is not any formula or method. You learn to love by loving.
Thu, 12 Feb 2009: Helping The Less Fortunate Help Themselves
A look at the the new alternative to charity, social business. How and why it works so well.
Mon, 19 Jan 2009: Birthstone Jewelry from Dazzling Garnet to Sky-Blue Topaz
The conception of birthstones can be traced back to the first century. It was believed that gemstones possessed virtues or cures. By assigning a specific gemstone to each month of the year, the power of that stone was released to those born in that month. In the early 1900s, the American National Association of Jewelers instituted a list of 12 gems that represented each month of the year:
Mon, 12 Jan 2009: A Brief History Of Highway Design And Construction
An article about how different civilizations at different times in the past have contributed to the advancement of road building.
Mon, 15 Dec 2008: How Christmas is Celebrated in Africa
How can you bring a little African culture into your Christmas celebration? We'll tell you how, and you'll also learn the amazing different ways Christmas is celebrated throughout Africa.
Mon, 29 Sep 2008: One Person's Opinion On Fire Damage
Fire damage is one of the most unpleasant things you could experience and the very thought of it flashes a lot of uncomfortable pictures. The condition is even worse for those who had a firsthand experience in dealing with fire damage and in this case the fire accident keeps haunting you and many nights you would wake up jolted by the nightmare.
Wed, 10 Sep 2008: Caring For The Planet And Environment
Individuals need to realize the damages they are causing to the planet and our environment so they will once again start caring for the world we live in.
Fri, 5 Sep 2008: The Mystery of Edward Leedskalnin
Who was Ed Leedskalnin? Why did he really come to south Florida? Where did he learn how to carve, move, and balance megalithic coral blocks? He built the Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida, but now learn why he came to Florida and where his megalithic coral cutting and moving skills began.
Sat, 30 Aug 2008: Who Was the Real Marcus Aurelius?
Archaeological excavations in southern Turkey recently brought to the surface a magnificent marble statue depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Renowned as a popular leader of the empire during the second century, the discovery has prompted many to question: who exactly was Marcus Aurelius?
Wed, 20 Aug 2008: Help Namibia's 'Enviro Kidz' Programme
Namibia Wildlife Resorts has recently begun a new initiative - the 'Enviro Kidz' programme which aims to bring groups of children from previously disadvantaged families to visit the wonders of Namibia's protected areas.
Fri, 6 Jun 2008: Caring For A New Tattoo
Article reports on the most important things you can do to keep your tattoo looking good forever.
Mon, 2 Jun 2008: Information To Known Before You Get A Tattoo!
If you have one tattoo or ten, this article has information for you!
Tue, 27 May 2008: Detroit Soup Kitchen Feeds the Body and Soul
Like every other community in the United States, Detroit experienced devastating poverty during the Great Depression of 1929. It was during this time that the city's poor came knocking at the St. Bonaventure Monastery on Mt. Elliot Street, home of the Capuchin Order.
Fri, 25 Apr 2008: Actors: Being the Emotional Physician
Hamlet said: "... we end the heartache, and the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to ..."
It has always been the function of the actor to be the emotional physician, who gives solace, encouragement and freedom of feeling to people who need it - when they need it.
Wed, 26 Dec 2007: Kenyan Mother With HIV Saves Lives
With Compassion International's help, a mother who is HIV-positive realizes her purpose in life and shares her experiences to influence others.
Tue, 17 Jul 2007: Europe Has Forgotten Its Families
Leaders of the 27 countries of the European Union are gathered in Brussels right now to hammer out a new treaty for the enlarged union. The grander idea of a constitution has been dropped, following r
Sat, 14 Jul 2007: Is Cultural Incompetence Putting up Walls Where You Work?
On Cultural Incompetence, Dr. Amaal V.E. Tokars states: "When you look around your place of employment, would you be surprised to see a wide variety of nationalities represented? Many would not. Toda
Thu, 28 Jun 2007: Native American Drums And The History Of Native Americans
Native American drums are probably the most recognizable Native American instruments among American Indians and non Native people alike. Drums for generations have been at the center of Native lifest
Sun, 8 Apr 2007: Who Cares? The Crisis Facing An Ageing Society
The identification of this syndrome from among various symptoms of senile dementia, and its increasing incidence due to the ageing of the population, has made it a symbol of the (terrifying) burdens o
Sat, 7 Apr 2007: The Truth About Contrarian Couples
Last week United States health officials released the results of a survey of what some would call "reproductive behaviour", conducted in 2002. The National Survey of Family Growth revealed a striking
Wed, 28 Feb 2007: Three (hundred million) Cheers For America
There were two bombs in the news this week: North Korea's underground nuclear weapon test, and the population explosion - as some see it - that brought the number of people in the United States to the
Mon, 26 Feb 2007: Los Angeles Synagogues: A Century Ago
The Breed Street Shul, which housed the Congregation Talmud Torah, has quite an interesting and significant history.Located at 247 North Breed Street in the Boyle Heights district on the Los Angeles R
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