China is a nation with a rich and vibrant culture and a colorful past that dates back to the Xia Dynasty. The Chinese Civilization has a rich history. We will highlight parts of the history of China beginning with the Xia dating 2200-1750 BC, descended from the Yellow River valley Neolithic culture. The Shang 1750-1040 BC, which was the most advanced bronze working civilization in the entire word. This was an era of human sacrifice. The Western Zhou 1100-771 BC was an era where human sa
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Kokopelli: A Humpbacked Flute Player
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Posted on May 30, 2009 by Nate GillespieThis February, we honor Black History Month for the 84th time since Professor Carter G. Woodson began the tradition as "Negro History Week" all the way back in 1926. In 2009, though, something about our national recognition of the African-American past seems just a bit different. For the very first time, we celebrate Black History Month while a black American sits in the White House, filling the country's top job as our commander-in-chief.
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American History in Obama’s Inauguration Speech
Posted on February 9, 2009 by Nate GillespieBarrack Obama is all about change. American History in Obama’s inauguration speech. Where in he invokes the experiences of a wide variety of Americans, from all walks of life, in triumphing over adversity and refers to American victories in World War II (over fascism) and the Cold War (over communism).
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