Sociology & Anthropology
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Cultures
Deviant Behavior & Social Control
Folklore & Mythology
Gender Studies
Human Societies
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What Is Black Irish? Photos of Black Irish People
What is Black Irish? The term is used among Irish Americans and sometimes confuses people. We explain what it means and feature photos of black Irish people - celebrities with this type of Irish descent.
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All Things Gypsy: A Brief History & Cultural Collective
Dictionary.com defines a gypsy as being "a member of a traveling people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and traditionally live by seasonal work, itinerant trade, and fortune-telling." But a gypsy is so much more than this...
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The Eye Color Chart
Knowing your eye color helps you choose the right makeup, the perfect hair or dress style, etc. Sometimes it is hard to tell exactly what eye color one has.
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The Types of Pseudo-Intellectuals You'll Meet in College
Are you thinking of going to college? Have you already gone and been traumatized by the annoying know-it-alls you have found there who follow you around talking too much about just about everything you don't give a damn about? Well, not me. I've...
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The Egyptian Goddess of Eternal Life: Isis
Isis was the Egyptian Goddess who had the power to bring her dead lover back to life. How did she come to be known as a Protector of the Dead? Read on!
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The Lost Female Figures of Christmas - Part I
The holiday at the Winter Solstice existed long before Christmas came to Europe. The Old Religion placed equal emphasis on the sexes, and female figures from Old Yule lingered on for ages.
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CLEOPATRA and SHEBA-are two great Queens of Ancient Kingdoms of the East?
Cleopatra and Sheba are among the regal women rulers of ancient East. Their leadership qualities and deep concern for the welfare of their subjects earned them the title of true Queens of the East.
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Middle Eastern Tribal Tattoos
Follow the fascinating history of Middle Eastern facial and body tattoos. Found mainly among the Algerian and Moroccan nomadic Berber tribes, although no longer common, the symbols remain in crafts.
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Feral Children - Raised by Animals and Wilderness
Feral children. Its a term given to children who have been raised by animals instead of people. Who are they? What are they like? Where do they come from? Are they real?
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Honoring the Dead in Japan
Like many other cultures, honoring the dead is taken seriously in Japan. However, unlike many other cultures a visitor is expected to do this by a ritual that consists of tasks done in special order.