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Dream analysis dates to the ancient world. In Egypt dreams were messages from the gods, interpreted by priests. The Greeks had a similar practice. There were temples where priests would try to heal people based on health dreams sent by the gods. That was really not so different from modern psychoanalysts who try to help people determine their mental state as revealed in their dreams.

Author: Henry

Submitted: 2009-01-20

The conception of birthstones can be traced back to the first century. It was believed that gemstones possessed virtues or cures. By assigning a specific gemstone to each month of the year, the power of that stone was released to those born in that month. In the early 1900s, the American National Association of Jewelers instituted a list of 12 gems that represented each month of the year:

Author: Ann

Submitted: 2009-01-19

An article about how different civilizations at different times in the past have contributed to the advancement of road building.

Author: Dominic

Submitted: 2009-01-12

How can you bring a little African culture into your Christmas celebration? We'll tell you how, and you'll also learn the amazing different ways Christmas is celebrated throughout Africa.

Author: wayne

Submitted: 2008-12-15

Fire damage is one of the most unpleasant things you could experience and the very thought of it flashes a lot of uncomfortable pictures. The condition is even worse for those who had a firsthand experience in dealing with fire damage and in this case the fire accident keeps haunting you and many nights you would wake up jolted by the nightmare.

Author: Evie

Submitted: 2008-09-28

We're all familiar with reels as tools, whether we're talking about fishing reels, hose reels for fire fighting, or demo reels in the world of filmmaking or video art. But one use of the word "reel" that many of us have forgotten about is the tradition of the reel in dancing--one of the four basic dances of the mysterious highlands of Scotland.

Author: Jon

Submitted: 2008-09-12

Individuals need to realize the damages they are causing to the planet and our environment so they will once again start caring for the world we live in.

Author: Victor

Submitted: 2008-09-11

Who was Ed Leedskalnin? Why did he really come to south Florida? Where did he learn how to carve, move, and balance megalithic coral blocks? He built the Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida, but now learn why he came to Florida and where his megalithic coral cutting and moving skills began.

Author: Michael

Submitted: 2008-09-05

Symbols: from fire extinguisher signs to airline diagrams, they're becoming a more and more common sight in our world. Some people consider the proliferation of the symbol to be a sign of declining literacy rates worldwide, and with them the decline of civilization in general. But the rise of the symbol is by no means bad--and by no means new.

Author: Jon

Submitted: 2008-09-03

Archaeological excavations in southern Turkey recently brought to the surface a magnificent marble statue depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Renowned as a popular leader of the empire during the second century, the discovery has prompted many to question: who exactly was Marcus Aurelius?

Author: Maxine

Submitted: 2008-08-30


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