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How to Learn the Arabic Alphabet
One of the main challenges of learning Arabic for English speakers is learning a new alphabet. Arabic is written from right to left, using an alphabet that has 28 letters, not including the diacritical marks that indicate vowel sounds. These letters may change form depending on their position in the
Ancient Native American Inventions
The ancient Native Americans are credited with many groundbreaking inventions. Among them are some of today's most popular sports, rubber and food preservation techniques. The jungles of South America provided an endless apothecary of herbal medicines and tonics that have lead to modern drugs. In th
How to Address Tribal Leaders
Addressing dignitaries from different cultures can be confusing. To make a good impression in formal ceremonies and meetings, knowing what is considered respectful behavior, and what titles are appropriate for Native American tribal leaders is absolutely necessary. But if you get informed before you
Ancient Hawaiian Chief Head Wear
The mahiole, a Hawaiian helmet worn by ancient chiefs, was a feathery headpiece worn during ceremonies, in temples or during war. Today, museums display the mahiole, which remains as revered as it was in ancient Hawaii.
How to Find Out About My Indian Heritage
Searching for your American Indian heritage involves patience, organization and a methodical search. Among American Indian tribes, family history was frequently passed down orally, creating difficulties for genealogy researchers today. Some tribes didn't have a written language until relatively rece
Finding a Lesbian girl friend
There are more and more lesbians getting out of the closet nowadays because the society is more flexible regarding the homosexual issue. And this may be a good thing, because they don't harm the society ...
Types of Communication Years Ago in the Taiga
The taiga is a boreal needle-forest environment found in northern climates, typically bordering the southernmost parts of the tundra biomes. Before the advent of modern communication devices and technologies, natives of the taiga worldwide depended largely on word of mouth to deliver messages or car
How to Plan a New Year's Eve Wedding
Fireworks flash through the windows illuminating the wedding party as the happy couple take their first kiss as a married couple -- on the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Planning a New Year's Eve wedding requires advance arrangements in all the details -- from venue to wedding cake -- to ensu
Native American Traditions of Marriage
There are as many different Native American traditions of marriage as there are Native American tribes. Each tribe has its specific customs and rituals that are particular to that tribe only, however there are many aspects of Native American wedding rituals and marriage processes that they share in
Muslim Art & Craft Ideas for Children
The art and architecture of the Islamic world appeals to kids.ancient mosque image by Luisafer from Fotolia.comArts and crafts are a great way to learn about the Muslim faith. The Islamic world is filled with attractive architecture, colorful mosaics and beautiful calligraphy that appeals...
What Does Shoji Mean?
Shoji is a Japanese word for traditional wood and paper screens. Still used in Japan today, the clean lines and soft light makes shoji popular around the world for interior and exterior decoration.
Differences in Native American and Western Education
The history of the United States cannot be told without including the story of the Native American. While land disputes, wars and relations with European settlers in America are commonly found in school textbooks, the history of education and differences in learned values is often ignored or overloo
Online Dating Seduction Tips
While people who are in a relationship do not find it difficult to seduce their partners, things are a little complicated with singles looking for a date on the Internet. Truth is is quite different ...
How to Do Traditional Native American Dances
Ceremonial dances for Native Americans have both ritualistic and spiritual meanings, connecting the dancers and tribe to the elements. Ceremonial dancing often helps provide a visual history to younger members of the tribe, recalling a time when Native Americans relied solely upon the earth to provi
How to Wear a Dashiki Shirt
A dashiki shirt is a loose-fitting, colorful garment which originated in Africa but became popular in the 1960s in America. It has been associated with hippies and alternative lifestyles, and Afrocentric culture which flourished after the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964. American recording artist Ste
How to Be Baptized in a Greek Orthodox Church
If you are married to a Greek and just had a baby, you want your baby to be baptized in the Greek Orthodox Faith. The ceremony is not hard at all, you gather your family, friends, and your god parents at the Church for the baptism.
Ancient Greek Hairstyles & Costumes
The ancient Greek costumes and hairstyles people are now used to seeing on statues and on vases had evolved by the 6th century B.C. and were worn till the 2nd century B.C., when Greek fashions merged with Roman fashions. The garments were made of various fabrics and sizes, with no artificial silhoue
Etiquette Classes for Children
Good manners are very important, and not only do etiquette classes teach children good conduct, but they also help kids to establish core values and principles, according to A to Z of Manners & Etiquette. Manners are a significant part of communication throughout life, and etiquette lessons educate
The History of Kallang
As Singapore's longest river, the Kallang River was home to the original inhabitants, the Biduanda Orang Kallang, or "People of the Sea," who were part of the larger Orang Laut community. Kallang may refer to the Malay word "kilang," or "mill' or "factory." With expertise in fishing and gathering ma
How to Learn to Drive a Car the Quick Way
To some this article on how to learn to drive a car the quick way may seem a bit unorthodox;however, to my dad it was just a normal thing to do. Now, he taught me how to drive the traditional way with the use of a clutch and a manual transmission.