For most people, Thanksgiving is a holiday with fond memories of food and family gatherings. The real origins of the holiday are up for debate. Many Native Americans view Thanksgiving as a “day of mourning” rather than a celebration. Thanksgiving is rememb…
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Haitian Vodou is one of several religions of the African diaspora that was founded and spread by Afro-Haitians among the Atlantic Slave Trade between the 1500s and 1800s.
Haitian Vodou is one of several religions of the African diaspora that was founded and spr…
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Though stories of the Mokele-mbembe and the Biloko might not be as widespread as those of the hydra or Pegasus, there are countless tales of mythological beasts of Africa.
As far as continents go, Africa is quite large. Though there are dozens of nations locate…
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To many Americans, Mount Rushmore is a significant landmark honoring four of the nation’s presidents. To Indigenous people, it’s yet another physical example of the racism and hostility they’ve experienced over the last few centuries. President Trump’s…
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Tales of gods, heroes, and monsters are some of the oldest known to humanity. While some creatures are inspiring, others can be downright horrifying. From Greece to China, the Americas to Africa, there are countless examples of mythological beasts that get the…
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Buddhism and the art portraying Buddha has changed entirely over the religion’s history.
Buddhism is a religion with deep and ancient roots. Originating sometime around the 6th Century BCE, Buddhism has persisted through historical shifts of all varieties and…
Monday, January 16, is the federal holiday that marks the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Although the holiday faced opposition when it was first introduced, it has been celebrated in all 50 states since 2000. King is a prominent figure in the history of civil r…
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Even though Easter and Christmas seem to get all the attention, the Christian Church has a number of other important holy days during the year. Trinity Sunday and the Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Corpus Christi Festival, are two such occasions. Both h…
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Passover meal
Passover is an eight day Jewish festival that occurs every spring. It occurs on a different date each year and always falls on the first full moon after the Vernal Equinox. This year Passover begins on April 3 and ends on April 11. The most important …