The Legend Associated with Shivaratri
Lord Shiva completes the trinity of deities with Brahma and Vishnu. He has the authority to sanctify and destroy the world. It is only only after the destruction by Shiva that Brahma begins development, once more. Worshippers of Shiva regard him as the ultimate power. As per devotees, Shiva becomes easily pleased, however can be easily angered too. His name means kind, auspicious and gracious. It is also heard that he is sincere to his 1st spouse Sati and later on to Parvati.
An Insight Into Rodin Museum
Rodin Museum is particularly made for the famous 1800s French artist Auguste Rodin. It highlights his 50 years of work and contribution to sculpture.
The Flag of Cuba
Those seeking time travel to the sixties or early seventies might want to consider a visit to the island of Cuba, if considered legal. A little while back, whilst I was traveling trough countries in Europe, I came across all kinds of advertisements with travel offers to Havana, Cuba. Like most world countries, the Cuban flag is hoisted on flag poles of all kinds throughout the island and some other places in the world. The respective national flag is more than one century old.
Interesting Facts about Lindy Hop
The Lindy Hop is said to be the grandfather of modern swing. This dance is a popular routine back in the 1920s, along the time when jazz music is the latest craze. Being a member of the Swing family, we can safely say that Lindy Hop originated as one of the branches of African American dance culture.
Early Science in Mexico – Olmec
To be clear, the earliest advancements in science, mathematics, writing and even sport were achieved by the Olmec civilization that resided in areas now a part of Mexico. Since this pre-Columbian nation undoubtedly has diluted blood ties to those indigenous peoples still living in Mexico, we can safely say this discussion about early science does still apply to Mexico as we now know it.
Solomon R Guggenheim Museum
The Solomon R Guggenheim Museum, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is an iconic museum devoted to a wide variety of forms of art. The most most notable are the works falling under the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern styles, as well as a variety of contemporary pieces. Designed to mimic the appearance of a seashell, visitors are meant to take an elevator to the top and slowly wind their way down, like walking through the chambers of a spiral conch. This organic experience complements the experience of the geometric, fluid, abstract nature of the art held within, which is an experience few should miss when considering which locations to visit on their New York Museums list. There are five Guggenheim collections all over the world, but the New York City location is considered the most important.
10 Facts About Europe
Image: www.1europe.eu Europe is a fascinating continent with a rich history and varied climate and culture. Thus it is no surprise that it is also an area rich with interesting facts. Here we will look at ten facts about Europe – there are many more where these come from and this is just a selection of the fascinating things there …
Truth Behind The Oriental New Year Zodiac
The Chinese animal symbols for zodiac signs are something which we know already. The New Year celebrations highlight this concept to a great extent and explain how they are part of the Chinese culture.
10 Interesting Facts About Flamenco Dancing
Flamenco couple Image credit: www.danceway.com Flamenco dancing is a very popular dance throughout Spain and it reflects a lof of Spanish culture. Below we look at ten facts involving Flamenco dance. 1. Flamenco has long been considered part of Spanish culture, but its actual origins can be traced back to Andalusia. Extremadura and Murcia as well as Latin America and …
10 Provocative Facts About Thailand
Phang Nga Bay Phuket, Thailand Image credit: enjoyourholiday.com It’s truly the mesmeric land of Thais that attracts more visitants than any other country in the Southeast Asia. Thailand is the country known for beguiling scenic beauty, striking beaches, impressing culture, commendable hospitality, fantastic temples, ruins & souvenirs of fantastic antique kingdoms, gastronomic riches, and lovely, smiling, and welcoming people. Thailand …
10 funny things people do while in a traffic jam
Image credit: whatssogreataboutperth.com So anyone who lives in a major Metropolis knows that the trade off for all the excitement, culture, and hedonism is traffic. That is, unless, of course, you live in New York City, and take the train everywhere. Then you have to put up with… well… personal traffic. Where you can smell personal stuff. I thought about …
10 Reasons to Stop Eating Beef (and other Fast Food)
Beef-eating is portrayed in the U.S. almost as a patriotic endeavor. Our favorite sports heroes – from Michael Jordan to Drew Bledsoe – are featured in McDonalds ads and toys. We are literally bombarded with ads for McDonalds, Burger King, and Wendy’s. But there is something very odd about all this. There are hints (or front page headlines) telling us …
WonderCon 2010 – Sci-Fi and Comic Fans Convention
It’s a comic book convention classic, and WonderCon 2010 is no disappointment. Wandering the halls of Moscone South in San Francisco, one thing is clear: art and design still matter in a culture of characters–even though the storytelling industry is big business. The showroom floor was packed Friday afternoon, and for the most part, it’s low-tech. Artists draw with pen …
