Culture & Society

By Michael Hinckley The ancient Myceneans, who lived on the mainland of what is today Greece, were masters of many refined crafts. It was the Myceneans who made war upon the fabled city of Troy as told in Homer’s Illiad…
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By Cara Kulwicki Cross dressing is when a member of one gender chooses to wear clothing usually associated with members of the opposite gender, such as when a man wears a dress and makeup, or a woman wears a suit…
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According to the Goodwill website, in 2007, Goodwill helped 1.1 million people. Goodwill is a nonprofit organization that provides education and training for the disadvantaged. It provides for the handicapped, the homeless, and those lacking education. Their goal by the…
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By Natasha Lawrence Through discovery and excavation, it appears that three of the world’s oldest lighthouses are in Spain, Egypt and Turkey. Both are more than 2,000 years old. One is about 1.5 miles outside the city of La Coruña…
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Raw and living foods is an Internet community that is committed to supporting and encouraging people to eat only raw and living foods. The International Raw and Living Foods Festival was held in 2004. There are similar festivals that have…
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By Kent Ninomiya The US military consists of five branches. They are the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. The primary duty of all of them is to protect the security of the United States. Each of them…
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The Bible predates any conversation about evolution. However, as an apology for creationism, what the Bible says about the origins of the world and the various species is an important part of the debate about evolution. Since no one who…
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By Mandi Rogier Puerto Rican cuisine is a unique blend of Taino, African and Spanish foods. The term “cocina criolla” means creole food. Anything described as creole is local to Puerto Rico. This unique style of cooking includes many delicious…
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Christians throughout the world meditate and pray at the Stations of the Cross. These 14 spiritual steps reflecting the last days of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem are a powerful and popular Lenten devotion. The Stations are often called The Way…
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By Jason Chavis Ghost pirate ship sightings have a long history among seafarers and sailors. Usually possessing common elements of glowing ships and frightful storms, people from all walks of life have reportedly seen these ships and witnessed the events…
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By Michael Straessle Younger generations have always seen life differently than the generations that came before them. Because of this, reaching them with the wisdom that the older generations have gained through life experiences has always been a challenge. Significance…
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Throughout the ages people have gazed upward at the celestial abode and charted the stars to find guidance for human affairs. Astrology is based on the belief that the celestial heavens govern earthly affairs. As the people of long ago…
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