Humanities Information


Humanities Information

Ernesto Apomayta offers Explanation of Mediums, Paints, & Techniques Used by Artists


Special Types of MediumsRice paper is a very delicate medium with lots of natural imperfections that lend beauty and character to the painting. Some rice paper has flecks, sparkle, gold, and silver incorporated within the paper.

A Brief Biography of Rene Boissevain the Agate Adventurer and Creator of The Crystal Caves Museum


In 1964 myself (René), Nelleke my wife, and our daughter Iefje emigrated from Holland to Australia. I was 29 years old and Nelleke a few years younger.

From Dynasty to Destiny: Ten Celebrated Inventions of Ancient China


In the last two centuries, new cultural discoveries have nearly rewritten history. It's been an exciting time, full of adventure and surprises.

Elvis Presley, Lifting Off


He seems to live forever. A network television movie about his life is scheduled for 2005.

Synchronized Swimming, Dolphin Cognition and Visualization


As humans become more technologically advanced and are able to see our environments from the outside looking in, we gather insight to our 3D space that we normally would not be able to do, these leaps in understanding which leads to increased technological advances appears to be increased due to such abilities. We have been able to increase our understanding of our total world and space through sea exploration, aircraft observation and space flight.

Ancient Indian Civilizations - Where Did They All Go?


In 1350 AD we were still quite a few centuries from settling at Plymouth. I have been luckily in that I have found adequate records back to 1200s in my family tree.

How To Get Rich and Die Quick!


It is funny how web site promotion can suddently plunge you into literary exploits..

Peruvian Artist Shares Why Preservation of Culture and Rituals Sacred To His Art


My artistic endeavor have led me towards a personal sense of mission, because the visual arts are more than a passive representation of the life style and culture of the Incas, Aztecs, Mayas and Chinese of the Asian-pacific.Through my work, I seek to preserve and stimulate an alternative vision to the modern industrialized twenty-first Century.

A Defense of Cultural Intelligence


When humans set off to address fundamental issues about what and how life is to be, two important questions exercise the conscience though a middle-ground question could arise from these two. One question is: 'how do we make humans the measure of all things for now and for things that are to come?' The other question is: 'how do we make nature the measure of all things for now and for things that are to come?'The first question submits the direction of nature to the boundless will and self-determination of humans.

Basic Chinese Pinyin Rules


* Make sure you set your browser encoding correctly to read Chinese words in this article. Chinese Simplified GB2312 is recommended.

Masking European Animism


The ancient peoples of Europe were more fond of masks and religious ritual than you would suspect if you saw Europeans today. Mask wearing and shamanism was part and parcel of everyday life in ancient Western European tradition, say researchers.

Man and His Machines


A woman creates life from her womb, and man tries to create life through his machines.I have always had a close relationship to machines, any kind of machine.

A Hidden Oriental Jewel: 100% Chinese Hand-Made Silk Embroidery


IntroductionDo you know what "silk embroidery is? Do you know what it looks like? Many people I come across in the U.S.

Native American Astrology: The Hawk (March 21 - April 19)


The Hawk is the first sign of the Native American astrology, it heralds spring and the end of winter. If you are born under this sign, you were born at the "Time of Awakening".

The Sixties


A decade that stands out above the rest of our world's history as a time of revolutionary changes from all over the globe - changes that even effected outer space. There was unprecedented levels of sexual freedom celebrated among the world's youth, and teenagers around the world revolted against the generations before them.

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National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medals announced
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Barack Obama names Amartya Sen for US Humanities medal
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WASHINGTON: India's Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen is among nine scholars named by President Obama for the US National Humanities Medal, the White House announced on Friday. Sen, who retains his Indian citizenship, is the first Indian to be ...
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A Reason to Major in the Humanities
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Daniel Jelski, a chemistry professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz and previous dean of New Paltz's School of Science & Engineering, argues in a New Geography essay that humanities degrees may be more important for tomorrow's job ...

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Humanities conference in Hartsville explores science fiction genres
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As part of the fourth annual Coker Humanities Undergraduate Conference, Professor J. Andrew Brown will give a lecture titled “Fantasizing Borges” at 7 pm Friday, Feb. 24 in Davidson Auditorium. Brown's presentation about converging influences of ...



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Not for profit: Why democracy needs the humanities
Stanford Report
Author and philosopher Martha Nussbaum says a declining emphasis on the study of the humanities could lead to a world of "useful profit makers with no imaginations." During her visit to Stanford, Professor Nussbaum took part in a workshop with post ...



UF plans to require class on 'the Good Life'
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UF's course examines the question of what constitutes the good life from the perspective of the humanities. The syllabus for one class section includes: * Lectures on topics in the arts, architecture, literature, history, religion and philosophy, ...

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Guam Humanities Council Grant Cycle 2012 - Call for Proposals
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Guam - The Guam Humanities Council is pleased to announce the opening of the organization's Community Grant Cycle for 2012. Working in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Guam Humanities Council provides financial support to ...

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U. establishes new humanities certificate
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By Catherine Lei The Humanities Council recently introduced a new certificate program titled Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities to the undergraduate curriculum. The certificate will be available to all current students except seniors.



State humanities council seeks board members
Topeka Capital Journal
By The Capital-Journal The Kansas Humanities Council is seeking nominations of Kansans for service on its 22-member board of directors, the organization said Wednesday in a news release. Nominations for the volunteer board are due April 6.
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My turn to give back
TODAYonline
These humanities teachers and others "shaped my career path, my life path", said Mr Ang, now 40 and a deputy director at Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), whose job involves conservation work. Like for many people, it was a realisation that only ...


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