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29th September 2009
It is said that the art of distilling was discovered somewhere in Asia in approximately 800 B.C. The assumption was that this technique was merely used to make perfumes, however this has been refuted.
The method by which the processes found its way t... Read >
Author: Garland Drake28th September 2009
Online Learning is Fun
Remember this the next time you are on line at the bank or the grocery store doctors office waiting at a red light etc. There is one Hawaiian Island, Ni'ihau, where the Hawaiian language is still predominantly spoken. This island... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
The minute people hear of the words Irish and Ireland, they immediately think: St. Patrick’s Day, green beer, four leaf clovers and Leprechauns. All of those are a rich part of the Irish Culture, but there is far more to the Emerald Isle than just green... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
A fairly new trend in wedding ring design has risen in popularity over the past few years and it’s based on something that is anything but new. Celtic wedding rings, wedding bands and engagement rings that are designed featuring classic Celtic knot work... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Halloween can be a day of fun for both young and old. It is also one holiday that is designed for parties. Spooky themes, fun costumes, and plenty of treats make it a good time for all ages.
It has been said that in the past Halloween was reserved main... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Sincere yellow is a conceive of unbroken Sea yellowness that has a very illogical, lucent harmless redden. Orangey of any incline is formed from fossilized polymer twisted by conifer plants, and most yellowness is between forty and cardinal million agedne... Read >
Author: staje30th August 2009
October 31st is a day with a long and storied tradition. In Celtic culture, it was believed to represent a bond between the living and the dead, where the boundaries separating the two dissolved. This was not necessarily a good thing. The Celts believed t... Read >
Author: Gen Wright18th August 2009
First of all who are the Mother of all Gothic Gargoyle Statues? They’re the Spitting Gargoyle of Notre Dame Cathedral Statues.
This statue is a must have for history lovers, connoisseurs of gargoyle décor and those searching for an unparalleled g... Read >
Author: Susie Mills03rd August 2009
So you want to stand out from the crowd? Be a little different? But you don't know what to do, well why not treat yourself to some Celtic tattoo designs . Most of these stunning designs originated in Scotland and Ireland and some of them date back many t... Read >
Author: Byron Beck01st August 2009
What exactly is Halloween? For many, it is merely a reason to dress up and be someone else for a night. For kids, it’s a chance to collect loads of free candies and chocolates. For business people, it’s an annual money-making machine. In truth, Hallow... Read >
Author: Benedict Smythe29th July 2009
The first inhabitants of Cornwall, long before it acquired it's current name were the Neolithic followed by the Bronze Age inhabitants, in the Iron Age, the Celts moved in. As such, this area is rich with historic value and artifacts. Cornwall has in the ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th July 2009
Tattooing, piercing and body jewelry are all associated with men. That’s for the old mind but those living with the modern mentality think otherwise since a famous tattoo shop in San Fernando Valley signifies the artistic side of a woman, as well.
Go... Read >
Author: bravo seo15th June 2009
Chiemsee is a freshwater lake in Bavaria, Germany, between Rosenheim, Germany, and Salzburg, Austria. It is sometimes called the Bavarian Sea. The streams Tiroler Achen and Prien flow into the lake ; the river Alz, out of it. This area, with its colours a... Read >
Author: Joe The Blogger05th June 2009
Halloween can be a fun adventure so invite everyone to your place for carving pumpkins. Then take some pictures of them after they had finished their masterpiece. It would be more fun if kids are given a chance to participate not exactly on carving but on... Read >
Author: David Stack15th May 2009
They've asked you to be director of vacation Bible school. You've got to satisfy some of the toughest customers there are - an entire group of children. You'll have to come up with some pretty spectacular stuff to please today's kids, right? It's not as d... Read >
Author: Robert Bell05th May 2009
The French Riviera - or Cote d'Azur as it is called in French - is one of the most beautiful stretches of land in the world. It is blessed with the best European weather and perhaps the most beautifully colored ocean in the world. Most people will of cour... Read >
Author: robb_stark01st May 2009
Jewellery has always been loved by everyone who follow fashion. There are so many different types of handmade jewellery available today made to suit the requirements of customers. Handmade jewellery is highly appreciated in all regions of the world becaus... Read >
Author: Hellana Davidson27th April 2009
Jewelry is a most important part of fashion from the very long days. In the past it is worn as a status symbol, as well as to keep the womens safe from evils. Early in history,jewelry was a mark of status of some sort. Perhaps the only people who could we... Read >
Author: Dhiman Chatterjee25th March 2009
Ireland has a rich and varied history, from the time of the Celts, and not forgetting the Bronze and Iron Age eras. Add to this the fact that the island of Ireland is dotted with many fascinating megalithic and prehistoric monuments. We've put together a ... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley13th March 2009
For more than four thousand years ago, Irish metalsmiths have been creating celtic jewelry in gold and silver and other precious metals. Decorative celtic cross jewelry examples date from the bronze age, some four thousand years ago. Many of these jewel... Read >
Author: Cunningham John11th March 2009
The Spanish urbanity for a long time has been well known for the sincerity and welcoming the friends, visitors and foreigners have always enjoyed. Their attitude of friendliness as well as generosity is part of what draws many people to the Spanish-discou... Read >
Author: Jessica Santoli11th March 2009
For more than four thousand years ago, Irish metalsmiths have been creating celtic jewelry in gold and silver and other precious metals. Decorative Irish jewelry examples date from the bronze age, some four thousand years ago. Many of these jewelry piec... Read >
Author: Cunningham John04th March 2009
Halloween is a holiday that has been for many centuries. Did you ever think when did women's Halloween costumes become so famous? Well, one should first look at how Halloween came about. It began as a religious holiday meant to mollify the Gods and to con... Read >
Author: jackson28th January 2009
The history of jewelry is tidily connected to the history of mankind. Some may argue that it is not proper to use the term personalized jewelry for those ages because the term itself appeared in the 60s of the last century. But quite a few experts agree t... Read >
Author: Giovani Jewelry04th January 2009
On October 31, you will be greeted by witches, ghouls, demons, devils and monsters when you open the door to hand out your trick-or-treat goodies. Parties for the young and old will be popping off all over town where kids and adults bob for apples, dance ... Read >
Author: Ocean Zhang29th December 2008
The Oak Treed is Considered to be one of the most significant and magnificent plants in the whole world. In all there are over 300 varieties of these majestic afforest giants.
Some species of oaks contain the Royal Oak and Quercus Robur (Common Oak), ... Read >
Author: Joseph Silva16th December 2008
There are a lot of Celtic adornments that were used in past and some of them are still much popular. In past, Celts continued to produce jewellery after the criticism and hardships from Romans. Celtic jewellery is not only consisting on those jewellery pi... Read >
Author: Imran Ali05th December 2008
Although it became fashionable for Britain’s landed gentry to visit the UK’s most popular spa towns during the 16th century onwards, it was the Romans that first promoted health tourism in the country almost 2,000 years ago after discovering the Cel... Read >
Author: pmcindoe31st October 2008
Halloween is without a doubt the spookiest of the holidays and has been celebrated since the 19th Century right up until the present day. Halloween falls on the 31st October and is renowned as the night when all things supernatural are especially activ... Read >
Author: pmcindoe30th October 2008
My husband and I went to a Halloween Party this Friday night. I dressed up as a referee. Hubby on the other hand opted to appear as himself. It's always fun to see what people you know will show up as isn't it! It was nice to have quite a few laughs.
H... Read >
Author: Regina Jacques30th October 2008
The history of Cornwall is something that a lot of people might not have thought about, even if they live there. It's like being in Arizona but never going to see the Grand Canyon. However, a lot of people in Cornwall are starting to discover the rich his... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th October 2008
One might wonder how something that was started over 2,000 years ago by the Celts.Has now become Americas second largest holiday. With spending reaching 6.9 Billion dollars annually. Originally Halloween or Samhain as it was referred to by the Celts was a... Read >
Author: michelleH23rd October 2008
The Algarve is rooted in history and tradition. With a growing tourist industry, many of us have become familiar with the Portuguese culture and it's beautiful beaches and rural regions. While Portugal has enjoyed a strong independence from its European n... Read >
Author: Carolyn Macleod21st October 2008
0) The most popular game on the eve of Halloween is "Biting Apples”. In the game, people will put some apples floating in the water with a big basin, then let the children to bite at these apples without using their hands, and the winner is the first on... Read >
Author: Jennie Qiao(www.oil-painting-online.com)21st October 2008
What better place to spend your Halloween break than in Ireland – as this is where this festival is said to have originated! So if you're up for fancy dress parties, bonfires, fireworks, festivals and all things spooky, then there is nowhere better to b... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley20th October 2008
Although Ireland is now an English speaking country, it does have its own national language called Irish or Gaeilge. It was once spoken throughout Ireland, but today due to many factors, it's a minority language, which can still be heard in particular par... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley20th October 2008
To get your body tattooed and that too with tribal tattoo designs has lately been in fashion. Tribal designs take you back to the olden times of glory. They remind of the rich culture of the past. In the ancient times, groups of people like the Celts, Egy... Read >
Author: MASTERSIFU13th October 2008
Halloween is just around the corner, and the sprit of Halloween can be seen by the decorations in stores and the excitement and preparations at homes, especially with children, to get their Halloween costume and go out with their friends and families to g... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson13th October 2008
Halloween is just around the corner, and the sprit of Halloween can be seen by the decorations in stores and the excitement and preparations at homes, especially with children, to get their Halloween costume and go out with their friends and families to g... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson06th October 2008
In ancient Rome, all kinds of people took baths together in common areas. The hot springs at Bath were formed through geothermal means and they became a very popular place for people to relax and enjoy themselves. The Celts built the first shrine there, a... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th September 2008
The Romans kept continually pushing back their Celtic attackers in Britain from two sides (the North and West) but then in 410 AD Emperor Constantine removed his Roman Army in Britain altogether in order to defend the Roman Empire at the River Rhine front... Read >
Author: Dev29th September 2008
Halloween, a day of fright, folklore, goblins and above all fun for all those who are of a mind to simply enjoy themselves by letting loose their imagination however many may ask what is the history behind this holiday that has come to be celebrated throu... Read >
Author: Gianni Truvianni29th September 2008
Halloween, a day of fright, folklore, goblins and above all fun for all those who are of a mind to simply enjoy themselves by letting loose their imagination however many may ask what is the history behind this holiday that has come to be celebrated throu... Read >
Author: Gianni Truvianni09th September 2008
The origination of Halloween dates back to the origination of the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The Celts were the people who lived about 2000 years ago in Ireland, United Kingdom and north of France. The Celts celebrated their new year on the 1st o... Read >
Author: usha rani05th September 2008
The Saluki is one of the noblest of all hounds, and one of the most ancient, being many hundreds of years old, and possibly thousands. It is regarded as the original stock from which many other breeds in the west have sprung. This breed is considered by m... Read >
Author: Steve Last05th September 2008
The Saluki is one of the noblest of all hounds, and one of the most ancient, being many hundreds of years old, and possibly thousands. It is regarded as the original stock from which many other breeds in the west have sprung. This breed is considered by m... Read >
Author: Steve Evans26th August 2008
After the departure of the Romans and the invasion of England by Anglo-Saxon peoples, local Kings and their warbands of ruthless thugs, fought and killed each other in a constant round of petty wars and invasions designed to expand their territories in or... Read >
Author: Tony Lucas21st June 2008
Costumes have been part of human life and any tradition worldwide. The term refers to a piece of clothing or dress for particular “people, class, period or time”. The transformation in designs, styles, and cuts has evolved from time to time.
Early... Read >
Author: bravo seo26th May 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Steven Magill
A Celtic knot tattoo is one of the most recognized body art. Its origins lay in the ancient history of the Celtic people and even if you are not affiliated with any clan, you may want to mark your body with such a notor... Read >
Author: steve magill21st May 2008
Amongst the most attractive substances used today to craft jewelry and fine art we find enamel. This material can be obtained by the combination of powdered glass and high levels of heat. The physical appearance of the material can be compared to soft gla... Read >
Author: John Sern29th April 2008
Jewelry is a most important part of fashion from the very long days. In the past it is worn as a status symbol, as well as to keep the women’s safe from evils. Early in history, jewelry was a mark of status of some sort. Perhaps the only people who coul... Read >
Author: DHiman Chatterjee25th April 2008
Jewelry is a most important part of fashion from the very long days. In the past it is worn as a status symbol, as well as to keep the women’s safe from evils. Early in history, jewelry was a mark of status of some sort. Perhaps the only people who coul... Read >
Author: DHiman Chatterjee21st September 2007
For fashion lovers, just wearing the latest clothing, shoes, and accessories is not enough. Over two thousand years ago, the Celtic people adorned themselves with handcrafted jewelry made from precious metals and stones. Today, people's desire for fine je... Read >
Author: michel12324th August 2007
They say there is nothing worse than a homesick Celt a long way from home or a bunch of Celts on a mission if they feel that culture is under threat.
I can talk about those issues above with a degree of the impunity being a fully paid up “Celt” mys... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan09th August 2007
Lugo is a city in north-western Spain in the autonomous region known as Galicia. It is the capital of the province of Galicia and in the last census in 2005 had a population of 92,271.
The really interesting thing about Lugo is that as a town it has th... Read >
Author: Scott James09th August 2007
The first sign of any real settled existence in Northern Spain probably began around about the time circa 4000 BC. The evidence to support this claim comes from some of the striking archaeological remnants to be found right across the north of Spain known... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan19th June 2007
For fashion lovers, just wearing the latest clothing, shoes, and accessories is not enough. Over two thousand years ago, the Celtic people adorned themselves with handcrafted jewelry made from precious metals and stones. Today, people's desire for fine ... Read >
Author: Anthony Yap22nd May 2007
The traditions of the Celtic people and Celtic jewelry go back for centuries. The Celtic people were a proud culture and used handcrafted jewelry to express many aspects of their culture. Many of the best pieces of jewelry made today originate from Irel... Read >
Author: Anthony Yap03rd May 2007
The cross of the Celts and Celtic Christianity is a symbol of beauty and also a possessor of many meanings. It resembles a traditional Christian cross, with a circle drawn around the joints of the two arms of the cross. It is regularly referred to as the ... Read >
Author: Martin Mallett30th April 2007
Dating back over 2000 years, Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England and has plenty to interest historians. The history of the origins of Leicester are, of course, lost in time. However, there are two main theories concerning the origin of the se... Read >
Author: Susan Ashby17th November 2006
It's my favorite time of year again. There is a crisp sting to the weather that is invigorating after the heat of summer. Beautiful splashes of fiery reds and oranges appear in the foliage, as the trees prepare for their descent into winter hibernatio... Read >
Author: debra froat17th November 2006
It's my favorite time of year again. There is a crisp sting to the weather that is invigorating after the heat of summer. Beautiful splashes of fiery reds and oranges appear in the foliage, as the trees prepare for their descent into winter hibernatio... Read >
Author: debra froat03rd October 2006
Filigree Sterling Silver Jewelry History Part II 1000 A.D. To 1900 A.D.
Definition
n. Filigree /filligree/:From the Latin 'Filum', meaning 'Thread', and 'Granum' meaning 'Seed'. Filigree is the art of curling, twisting and plaiting fine pliable th... Read >
Author: David-John Turner19th August 2006
Halloween is full of costumes and candy, trick-or-treating and terrifying haunted houses, pumpkins and black cats. But just where did Halloween come from? Why are we celebrating?
The history of Halloween goes back 2000 years. Many believe that Hallowe... Read >
Author: NS Kennedy19th July 2006
Quite a lot of people have striven to define 'Englishness' and failed in fact English culture is really a mixed culture, having assimilated the best from many other cultures. Racially the English are Celts, Romans, Vikings, Saxons, Normans, with a handful... Read >
Author: anil gupta15th May 2006
Soap is the most ubiquitous consumer item used in the modern world. It is so commonly available that we hardly give a thought to how it was that soap of such good quality came to be manufactured on a large scale.
The knowledge of a soap like substance wa... Read >
Author: tima ashar28th March 2006
The official name of Switzerland is the Swiss Confederation. If you are considering visiting Switzerland, you should know something about the country.
An Overview of Switzerland for Travelers
Switzerland is uniquely positioned in Europe because it... Read >
Author: Richard Monk
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