Cultural Heritage
If you’re staying in the Netherlands during the holiday season, you’re truly in for a treat! Although many Christmas traditions are the same in different countries, the Dutch have a few traditions that you probably haven’t even heard of. In order to prepare you for this year’s holiday season, we’ll explain some of the most common Dutch Christmas traditions to you below. Christmas Packet One of the most popular Christmas traditions in the Netherlands is the Christmas Packet. This is a tradition in pretty much every workplace throughout the country. Every year around Christmas time, all of the employees get a special Christmas gift box from their employer. This is a way of thanking them for all of the hard work they put in throughout the year. The Christmas gift box can contain all kinds of things. Some companies give their employees a box of fun stuff or food baskets [...]
We had checked off a handful of well-known sights already on our three days in Iceland: soaking in the Blue Lagoon, zipping up close to icebergs in a zodiac and hiking up to Svartifoss, an impressive waterfall tumbling over Jenga-like basalt columns.
Why do people love to travel so much? Each person can give their answer to this question. Someone prefers to relax on the seashore, forgetting about everything that happens. For some, travel becomes a great way to explore different attractions. For students, travel is often an excellent alternative to learning history from books. When a person sees something live and hears a story from the lips of a guide, the information is much better deposited in his memory. Personal interaction with history is the best alternative to boring paper articles. Suppose you are working on an essay related to a particular historical figure or a specific place that has been reflected in history. In that case, you will not be able to collect more information than when visiting in person. Traveling not only gives new impressions and vivid emotions. They help in learning. History and travel are typically intertwined. But [...]
In this episode, Kenneth Hoffman, Executive Director at the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, gives us a guided tour and explains in depth how Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the cultural heritage of their local communities. Tune in to learn more about the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, why it was founded, its significance beyond the Jewish community, and the collection of all the artifacts in the museum.
Used by Indigenous tribes in the Amazon for medicinal purposes for centuries, it’s only in the last 50 years or so that Westerners have come to learn about ayahuasca
Budapest boasts a wonderful array of activities, from bustling nightlife, to delicious cheap eats, and adorable architecture. Savvy travelers should also be aware of it’s darker past and recent struggles against oppression. Monuments and works of art found throughout the city belay this region’s tragic history.
Traveling is a fun and exciting experience. However, it can also be stressful and uncomfortable; especially for Black travelers because concerns over safety and racism have are considerations in the travel planning process.
In most schools in the United States, students are required to learn their country's history. Learning history gets lively when you see the sites related to the country's history. There are several incredible destinations in the United States that will help you learn fascinating facts about the past. Visiting these places will help you understand and grapple with complex questions examining how the past was shaped and the relationships in society. Below are the famous places you should visit to learn U.S. history as a student.
However, there is a lesser-known story. Yet one that exemplifies enormous courage and one which has had an immense impact on our nation. It is a story of forced settlement, death, devotion, and incredible spirit. It is the story of Chief Standing Bear.
With the arguments in schools about Critical Racial Theory and not teaching many facts about history because they might embarrass some people, some books are being banned. Mark Twain’s books have long been on the firing line for opposite reasons, i.e. his use of prejudicial language. Because Huck Finn helped a runaway slave, Jim, and had a strong bond of friendship with someone of another race, they could be re-banned by those supporting Critical Race Theory.
Famed for its artistic traditions in weaving, pottery and painted wooden animal carvings known as alebrijes, the Mexican city of Oaxaca is also brimming with contemporary art.
See New Orleans like you've never seen her before atop a 34th floor observation deck and experience the richness of New Orleans history as cutting-edge technology immerses visitors into the spirit and soul of the city. Experience a love letter to New Orleans inside the new Vue Orleans.
