Shopping - I looove shopping although I don’t shop as often as I used to and won’t be this since my word for the year is “less”. I enjoy the thrill of acquiring items of beauty for my home that will make me look good or even a new book. I can spend hours in a b...
In this episode of Fun with Maps host Dan Hanson looks at a very special map - a map that wasn't recorded because it was dangerous to do so. It's the map of the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the United Stat...
After every routine needless killing of a black male teenager by police in this country, I am sure you are familiar with the spectacle on cable television of black mothers lamenting the ritual of having to have “that talk” all over again with their black teenage sons over dinner: how to ...
This doesn’t mean English doesn’t have a valid place in the country. It does. But it’s also important to understand how diverse and rich South Africa is when it comes to language, as well as the complex history of English here as a colonial force. Many South African English words a...
When slave owners demanded that Mexico send back African Americans, the official response from Mexican government officials responded that there are no slaves in its country, only citizens. Keep digging and learn of the greatGaspar Yanga. A huge statue in Vera Cruz, Mexico, is dedicated to the...
with all the elements that compose this incredible journey, I have nothing but deep admiration for you and what you’ve created. The Safari you created was magical. Thank you for your passion, heart, and courage in visiting and relating to these beautiful souls, animals, and country. – ...
But she felt so relieved and happy and she rewarded him with 20 cows(a cow was a measure of wealth and strong friendship in Rwandan culture) So the news spread all over the country that everyman started to rub his penis on women’s labia, thus kunyaza become official culture in Rwanda ...
My husband grew up in Kenya and this was not our first time returning to that beautiful country. In fact, it was our 5th trip there over the past 30 years. We made several of the trips by planning it ourselves, but as we've aged, decided to have someone else do the planning!
Kenya is a vibrant and diverse country with a rich cultural heritage. From its stunning landscapes to its vibrant cities, Kenya is a destination that offers something for everyone. For those looking to explore the culture of Kenya, there are a number of sites and attractions that are sure to...
They would build their own version of paradise on a little slip of desert in a country that itself was a dream, a place that seemed impossible until they stepped off the plane, shielding the sun from their eyes, and saw for themselves the expanse of land that my father had idly pointed...