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Charleston: The Urban Center of Gullah Life (part 1). From Angola to African Sunday Schools -
 - Walter Rhett (3,078)      
Reviewing the Archives The Gullah legacy begins in the lowlands and islands of the Gullah homeplace. The Gullah lived in small communities gathered along the South Carolina and Georgia rivers and coastal plain. The Gullah also populated the more than 100 sea islands of South Carolina, Georgia... ( added 1 year 110 days ago.) |
The Battle At Honey Hill: /"The Order to Advance" -
- Walter Rhett (3,078)
"The Order to Advance "
(Honey Hill was the thrid largest battle fought in South Carolina during the Civil War. It was one of the first battle that Black Union troops engaged in combat, equiting themselves with gallantry and bravery, a largfe number of causalities, due to Confederate troops... ( added 1 year 113 days ago.) |
Molt And Slough: Natural Law, Natural Symbols, and American Humor on Charleston's Colonial Grave Stones -
- Walter Rhett (3,078)
Molt and Slough
In Europe all faiths shared the technical skill of carving from every angle the folds and drapes in the gowns, robes, dresses, and cloaks of the statuary; the garments of many carvings are so natural in proportion their drape, folds, and pleats look like cloth.
The... ( added 1 year 113 days ago.) |
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New Words Make Dictionary Cut: What Are Your Favorite Misheard Lyrics? -
Asher Ricard (14,077)   
Asher Ricard
Merriam-Webster has released its newest Collegiate Dictionary complete with some new words to add to your everyday conversations. The dictionary features around 100 new words and phrases. Because of current events, "dirty bomb" and "norovirus" have been included in the publication. Poker players... ( added 1 year 124 days ago.) |
Racism and Language: Should Vocabulary Be Restricted by Country of Origin? -
Alf Gordon (815)  
Alf Gordon
Have you ever heard somebody voice an argument that is so inane you have to wonder about the person's planet of origin? Regardless of political, educational, or social differences, some things remain the same. Like logic. At least, I thought they were supposed to. Today somebody proved me wrong.... ( added 1 year 136 days ago.) |
The Legendary “Black Knife” of Scotland -
Jonathan Klemens, B.S. Bio, RPh, FAAIM (1,218) 
Jonathan Klemens, B.S. Bio, RPh, FAAIM
The mysterious and historical Scottish “Sgian Dubh" is a knife of intrigue, legends, and tall tales. This diminutive blade developed over several centuries from a utility knife to a knife of self-defense and cultural importance. Sgian Dubh is Gaelic for "black knife" and is pronounced "scheeeian... ( added 1 year 138 days ago.) |
Significant Dates in Scottish History (The Short List) -
Jonathan Klemens, B.S. Bio, RPh, FAAIM (1,218)
Jonathan Klemens, B.S. Bio, RPh, FAAIM
Important events that influenced the culture and development of Scotland and the United Kingdom:
122 Hadrian’s Wall constructed to keep barbaric Picts out of Roman Britain (73 miles long and 8 years to complete)
296 Pictish people first mentioned in Roman Literature
430 Roman control... ( added 1 year 147 days ago.) |
Hiawatha's Vision -
- David Tanguay (9,577)  
David Tanguay
"In his album "Ballads of the true west" Johnny Cash tells the story of Hiawatha's vision. How the white man came to this land and claimed it for their own." Here are the lyrics to the story
On the shores of Gitchgoomy by the shining big sea water Hiawatha old and greyin' listened to the older... ( added 1 year 176 days ago.) |
All You Need To Know About Tornadoes -
Mark Boardman (46)  
Mark Boardman
Fact 1. The 'Tri-State' tornado, that passed through Missouri, Illinois and Indiana on March 18th 1925 was the deadliest ever tornado was the 'Tri-State' tornado. During its 3½ hour life this tornado killed 695 people along its 219 mile path.
Tornado Fact 2. Tornadoes are measured and... ( added 1 year 194 days ago.) |
Remember The Alamo -
- David Tanguay (9,577)
David Tanguay
The Battle (and siege) of the Alamo took place at the Alamo Mission in San Antonio Texas (then known as "San Antonio de Bxar") in February and March 1836. The battle was between the Republic of Mexico and the rebel Texan forces, including both Whites and Blacks (from the United States) and... ( added 1 year 203 days ago.) |
A Black Soldier Fighting For The Confederacy? -
- David Tanguay (9,577)
David Tanguay
Ive heard many stories about the Civil War however, I recently learned that black men from the south also fought for the confederacy. I was aware of blacks fighting for the North but surprised to learn they also fought for the south
The Black Man in the Civil War
They fought for... ( added 1 year 359 days ago.) |
The Red, White and Who? -
- David Tanguay (9,577)
David Tanguay
First, the red man ruled and inhabited this land. Then came the white man with all of his greed and self-righteousness. He brought with him the black man as his mere servant a slave from birth. The white and red men were constantly at conflict with each other.
However, the red man had... ( added 2 years 1 day ago.) |
The Future? Predictions, Prophecies, Theories, Interesting Links -
- David Tanguay (9,577)
David Tanguay
(Personal note from the author)
“M ost of us at some time in our lives ponder on or try to look into the future. Some of us read science fiction literature, some read bible prophecies. Others relate to where we came from and try to predict where we are going. In all though we are all... ( added 2 years 10 days ago.) |
The Star Spangled Banner -
- David Tanguay (9,577)
David Tanguay
The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States, with lyrics written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key . Key, a 35-year-old amateur poet, wrote them as a poem after seeing the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland by United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland... ( added 2 years 15 days ago.) |
Columbus Got Credit For the Discovery But Not the Name -
- David Tanguay (9,577)
David Tanguay
Today we take for granted that the world is round. In the fifteenth
century, however, most people believed the world was flat. They thought that
monsters or a trip over the edge of the earth waited for anybody who sailed
outside the limits of known territory. People laughed at or jailed... ( added 2 years 34 days ago.) |
Apostrophe in Greengrocers' World -
J. McCorquodale (240)
What is the correct usage of the apostrophe? Quite a number of english speaking individuals do not seem to know, as can be seen by the number of errors in shop signs and advertisements. Therefore follow some english grammar basic rules worth knowing for english translators or writers. Some of the... ( added 2 years 59 days ago.) |
History of Spring Guns -
- Justin Kander (872)
In airsoft, a spring gun is one that uses a spring
as the means of projecting the ammunition, but this article is not
about that type of spring gun. This other type of spring gun has been around for a long time, and is in a sense, a booby trap. A
thin line of string or other material is... ( added 2 years 173 days ago.) |
The AK-47 and Kalashnikov -
- Justin Kander (872)
Everybody knows about the AK-47, but not much about its technical information or the man behind it. I’ll start off talking about the man; Mikhail Kalashnikov (born November 10, 1919 ). Kalashnikov should be a familiar name, because the AK-47 is sometimes referred to it as that. Anyways... ( added 2 years 173 days ago.) |
The Barnett Shale Texas -
BC Carrmedia (36)
The Barnett Shale is a geological formation of fiscal meaning. It belong of Mississippian sedimentary rocks in the U.S. State of Texas. The formation is rough and ready to stretch from the city of Dallas west, top 5,000 square miles and at least 17 counties. It is the second leading oil field in... ( added 2 years 201 days ago.) |
The Evolution, Refinement, and Various Aspects of Freedom -
- David Tanguay (9,577)
David Tanguay
(Note from the author)
(This article mainly tends to relate to the behavior of individuals living in a (or our) so called free society. Text taken generally from the author’s personal perspectives, and mainly obtained through personal experiences, and sociological research
Any... ( added 2 years 225 days ago.) |
Alexander the Great 336 – 323 BC -
Terry Knouse (333)
Alexander the Great was the first world conqueror and one of the most remarkable men in history, his armies capturing most the civilized world. He initiated Greek ideas, cutoms and laws to all countries under his rule. Alexander set out to conquer the world and, at the height of his power, his... ( added 2 years 242 days ago.) |
A Typical day in the life of a Medieval Castle -
- Will Kalif (10,985) 
Will Kalif
Life in the Middle Ages could be very challenging and difficult. But there were many stretches of time when warfare was at a minimum, crops were plentiful, and castles were the homes of Lords, Ladies and large staffs of administrators and servants. Here is look at a typical day in the life of a... ( added 2 years 274 days ago.) |
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History of American Steam Locomotives and early East Coast Railroads -
- merlynne6 (292) 
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. . Their day is long past, memories fade but steam locomotives and early
railroads remain forever fascinating. In most countries a few steam locomotives
survived and many have been rescued, rehabilitated by historical societies and
newly formed tourist railroads. Rail fans can still... ( added 2 years 274 days ago.) |
Triumph Unmasked: Why We Celebrate Black History Month -
Peggy Butler (4,247) 
Peggy Butler
A tribute to our past, present and future. Here’s to the winner in all of us!
The history of a noble race, running roughshod over bondage, obstacles and time eternal. Fearless, proud and infinitely hopeful, that is the essence of our heritage. Hence, in honoring Black America, we celebrate... ( added 2 years 277 days ago.) |
Top College Degrees For 2007 -
David Dunlap (424)
Are you planning on graduating from college within the next couple of years? Do you want to maximize your opportunity for employment following graduation? If so, then you will want to pay special attention to this news. The National Association of Colleges and Employers recently published their... ( added 2 years 279 days ago.) |
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