The gong is something many people associate with Asian culture. Japanese gongs can be used as musical instruments, displayed as pieces of art or placed in an outdoor garden, porch, patio, deck or backyard to add a sense of peace to the overall atmosphere.

<p In the world of food, there's one thing that's steady -- not anything stays the similar. What was chic a few years ago may be a far-away recollection today. Food trends that started as ...

Judaic tradition promotes the adoption of needy children.Full House Images/Photodisc/Getty ImagesAdoption has a long history in the Jewish tradition. Some of the most prominent historical figures in Judaism, including Moses and the Talmudic scholar Rava, were raised by adoptive parents....

New York never spoke with one voice during the buildup to the American Revolution. As in all of America, many people in New York disliked attempts by the British Parliament to tax and rule the colonies directly during the 1760s and 1770s. But New York had more Loyalists than any other colony, and

The Pueblo, Hopi and some Navajo American Indian tribes lived in villages comprised of adobe houses and buildings in the American Southwest. These adobe-dwelling peoples utilized herbs primarily for medicinal, ceremonial and spiritual purposes. Despite the generally dry and harsh climate in their

Anthropology studies humankind--our pre-history, cultures, use of language and physical evolution. Some anthropologists use trowels, others tape recorders, still others hi-tech DNA analyzers. Their tools and research subjects may differ, but they all seek answers to a very basic question: What makes

The Great Wall of China is a giant structure built long ago to protect China's northern borders. It took about 2,000 years to build, and is still around today. Every year, thousands of tourists travel to visit the wall. When the Great Wall was first built, it was to keep enemies out of China.

Japanese people have been settling in Britain since the 19th century and the Japanese community has continued to grow ever since. The Office for National Statistics estimates that, in 2008, 32,000 individuals born in Japan ...

To write a paper about a culture bracelet is to appreciate, classify and analyze it as an item of material culture in the context of body decoration. Bracelets add a touch of elegance to a person's overall being. People throughout the world have worn bracelets since prehistoric times. Consider the g

Video Transcript Ok, let's count numbers in Japanese. Here's the list, repeat after me. One is ichi, two is ni, three is san, four is shi, or there is another pronunciation, its yon. We can use both shi or yon. Five, is go. Moving on six is roku, seven is nana, or another pronunciation...

Be the "beloved" and popular holiday is coming up in just to save a little more than two weeks, its going to be Valentine's Day. The day dedicated to people in love the day together. ...

Latin dance originated in Latin America and the Caribbean. Latin dances include rumba, salsa, samba, mambo, bachata and tango.

It seems that soy crops up everywhere. It's in milk, frozen foods, dairy, fuel, oil and a slew of other products. How one little plant fits its way into so many different things is a mystery to many people, but it doesn't make them any less curious. Just what is soy?

For many people, giving a speech or making a presentation to a large group of people is one of life's most harrowing experiences. The biggest reason people cite for their lack of confidence about public speaking is nervousness. Thorough preparation and breathing exercises are examples of ways to com

The Mayan pyramids stand out as one of the most impressive architectural achievements of the ancient world. Precisely designed and requiring a massive human effort to build, they tell the story of a highly organized society with unique accomplishments in language, astronomy and mathematics. At the

Egyptian tombs contained those things the dead were believed to need in the afterlife. In many cases, these were the same things you use or need during your life. Tools, or small models of tools, were included to enable the dead to continue their earthly activities or professions. Carpenters' tombs