Tag: culture
The Origin of Father’s Day – Born Out of One Daughter’s Wish to Honor Her Single Dad
Sonora Smart Dodd lost her mother, Ellen, when she was 16. It was the late 1800s, a time when large families...
Ditch Digital Addiction and Get Your Life Back on Track – 10 Tips
Most statistics agree that the majority of us have some degree of digital addiction. We rarely leave...
Indian Folktales With Moral Lessons (Part V) On the Importance of Common Sense
Continuing our series on Indian folktales, we find important lessons on the value of common sense. This...
Pandeli Locandasi: A Culinary Beacon Above Istanbul’s Vibrant Spice Bazaar
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Nestled above the main entrance of Istanbul’s renowned...
Baoding Balls – They Do Much Better Than Bounce
Baoding balls may have been invented in China’s city of the same name, located in Hebei Province, but...
The Sweet Satisfaction of Making Peace With Dessert
While people have been enjoying sweets for thousands of years, the concept of dessert has gradually evolved...
The Fascinating Process Behind the Beauty of Natural Fibers (Part VIII): Pineapple
In our exploration of natural fibers we again return to South America to visit another dual-purpose crop...
Decorated Easter Eggs – A Tradition of Artistry and Spirit
Colorful, artistic and sometimes sweet, decorated Easter eggs are almost a worldwide tradition. These...
The Joy of Knitting – And Why It’s Time to Learn a Craft
Michèle Bowland learned to knit under the patient guidance of her nana Maureen. As a six-year-old, petting...
Unlocking the Penetrative Power of Incense
For thousands of years, humans have been burning botanicals for sacred ceremonies and other spiritual...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (F) Feverfew
Sprightly and tenacious, feverfew is a member of the world’s largest and most diverse plant family —...
The Charm of Persian Rugs – And Why You Might Want One
Farhad Dargahi learned to repair Persian rugs when he was 20. As a young Iranian man and aspiring biologist...