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Pink Roses in Myth and Legend

Although flowers are usually considered as symbols of love and affection, pink roses have different and often contrasting meanings depending on where you look. For instance, an ancient Roman myth narrates how Apollo transformed Rhoanthe into a pink rose w... Read >
Author: Timothy Spencer

Phoenix Bird Tattoo - Symbolic Beauty

The tattooing world has very few favorites. Phoenix bird is one of them. Do you know where this interesting picture comes from? What is the symbolic significance of this awesome picture? We will look at the reasons this bird design has become one of endur... Read >
Author: Wincent Loh

Zeno and Stoicism

The legend says that Zeno lived a tough, merciless life. He wore ragged cloths, ate raw food, drank just water, had a plain personality, and ignored any rain, heat and pain. One may find this to be too savage, but just this would be proper and complete li... Read >
Author: andrewshw2

The Regional 'Food Kitchens' of Turkey

The international community may believe that Turkish food has a single national 'character'. And the ever-polite home-grown Turk might even defer to that judgment, in public. But in private, he/she acknowledges at least thirty-eight distinctive, regional ... Read >
Author: Jim and Perihan Masters

Get married at a castle - Borthwick Castle, the ideal wedding venue

Borthwick Castle was built in 1430 by Lord Borthwick. The castle was built as a stronghold, designed to withstand invaders, and also as a base from with offensive strikes could be launched when needed. When the castle was first built it had a portcullis, ... Read >
Author: Tom_Distilled

Where the northern Gods lived

According to a legend, Odin had a vision that he would become the father of northern people and the ruler of a majestic land. He went to the north and founded a city which was inhabited by the Suiones. The city was called Uppsala. Uppsala is one o... Read >
Author: t_kogutenko

Hyderabad Travel Guide

Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh. Between northern and southern India, Hyderabad has a rich history and multi-lingual culture, and has boasted peaceful coexistence of Mulsims and Hindus. Hyderabad is famous world over for its fabulous Diam... Read >
Author: Vinay

French Riviera Vacation Guide - Walking Tour of Saint Maximim

Legend says that after Jesus' death, Mary Magdalene and some of the other disciples continued preaching in Jerusalem - but eventually the authorities felt threatened, and the group was tried and sentenced and put into a boat (that had no sails and no oars... Read >
Author: Cheryl Antier

Pearl - The Birthstone of June

You may know exactly what your birthstone is but do you know the significance that comes with it? Well, if you were born in the month of June then your birthstone is Pearl. The ancients thought that Pearl has truth and beauty features. It is now known ... Read >
Author: Martin Mallett

Boat Tour from Cologne to Koenigswinter

If you're visiting Cologne, Germany, it might also be a great idea to allocate 1 day for a boat tour from there all the way to Koenigswinter. The ticket office is located in front of the boats' port near Cologne's old town. This tour is daily and takes 4 ... Read >
Author: Manfred Richter

What do the flowers you send mean? The mythical meaning of flowers

Sending flowers to someone is a delicate matter. It is not the same to send flowers to your friend, to your mother, to your lover or best of all, to your enemies. Flowers are a true expression of emotion; in times of sadness and sorrow, people purchase fl... Read >
Author: Fernando Garcia

Using Chinese Green Tea For Health And Weight Loss

Chinese green tea is the stuff of legends according to many. It has been known to have lots of benefits for the human health. For thousands of years, Chinese green tea has been talked about and written about because of its countless positive effects. I... Read >
Author: Taylor Evans

Family Christmas Traditions from Germany

German legend says that, on Christmas Eve, all the rivers turn to wine, the animals speak to each other and to humans, trees bear fruit, church bells ring from the sea, and gems pour forth from the mountains. Is it any wonder, then, that family Christmas ... Read >
Author: Jane S. Roseen

Flag of Mexico - Dia de la Bandera

The Flag of Mexico is rich with historic symbolism. The tricolors of green, white and red with the coat-of-arms centered in the white middle stripe were adopted by Mexico following their independence from Spain during the War of Independence in 1821. Ther... Read >
Author: Beth Gabriel

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