When we hear the word pyramids, our minds immediately go to Egypt; however, there are pyramids scattered all over the world: America, Europe, Asia and India. What many don’t realize is that the ancient Greeks were building pyramids at the same time, or even before, the Egyptians. Known as the Argolis Pyramids, the ancient constructions are found on the Argolis plains of Greece and date back 5,000 years. The most famous of the pyramids is known as the Pyramid of Hellinikon. Hellikon’s pyramid Hellinikon’s pyramid was referenced by the ancient Greek traveler and geographer. Pausaniasin his Description of Greece. He…
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For more than a century, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, has exemplified the true essence of sisterhood by building communities and empowering individuals. As the first African-American Greek-letter sorority with a rich history dating back to January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., AKA has become a formidable force in the world of entrepreneurship. This article highlights a selection of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority companies. From fashion and beauty to food and home decor, these businesses are a testament to the dedication and talent of these visionary women who strive to leave a positive impact on the world.…
On his arrival in Paris, the President visited the headquarters of the Motorcycle Companies Service, “La Barracks for Bikers”, which will be part of the security forces during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. President Bach opened the second day of the EC meeting with a moving tribute to IOC honorary member Henry Kissinger. Upon learning of his death at the age of 100, the President said: “Henry Kissinger was an extraordinary man – and a sports enthusiast – who was a friend of the Olympic Movement for 25 years. Everyone knows the very sharp and analytical mind of Henry Kissinger.…
HANGZHOU, China, December 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A report from Xinhuanet North America:THE Ffirst The Liangzhu Forum, whose theme is “Implementing the Global Civilization Initiative, Promoting Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations”, kicked off on December 3, 2023In Hangzhouthe capital of Zhejiang province in eastern China. Dialogue between Chinese and international artists: exchange of civilizations and mutual learning (PRNewsfoto/Xinhuanet North America) The forum, co-organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the People’s Government of Zhejiang province and the China International Cultural Association, attracted more than 300 international guests from more than 80 countries. Foreign representatives from the six major…
November is Native American Heritage Month, and the Indiana Learning Lab and other organizations offer resources for schools and educators who want to discuss the history and contributions of Native Americans in their classrooms.THE Indiana Department of Natural Resources said Indiana was home to many Native American tribes like the Potawatomie, Shawnee, Delaware and Kickapoo before their removal in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.The data of Indiana Department of Education shows that just over 22,000 Indiana students identified as Native American during the 2020-2021 school year. And the DNR said more than 100 tribes and cultural groups remain…
Join Let’s Talk on WIN-TV, Friday, October 27 at noon, as we focus on Black empowerment, African American health, wealth, education, and issues related to the African diaspora. The President and CEO of the Black Wealth Summit will be with us to talk about the event he is hosting to promote Black prosperity. The chair of the Department of African Studies at Howard University will join us. We will welcome the organizers of Dancing with the Scholars, whose goal is to help students go to college. A non-profit organization promoting the health of African Americans will be our guest. Our…
When the Maine World Affairs Council began planning its Fall Foreign Policy Forum last May, organizers weren’t sure how many people would show up for a panel discussion on the legacy of American leadership in the search for peace in the Middle East. The event would bring together three retired U.S. ambassadors who are leading experts on Middle East diplomacy, including a Maine resident who worked directly with the Palestinian Authority in the early 2000s. But even that did not guarantee a strong participation. Now, following Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7 and the war that followed, the council…
Visitors can now pinch and zoom on the ancient Greek site, with a digital overlay showing what it once looked like.Published on 10/10/2023 at 10:55 a.m.A man holds a tablet showing a digitally superimposed virtual reconstruction of the ancient Parthenon temple, on the Acropolis Hill in Athens, Greece, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Tourists at the Acropolis this holiday season will be able to witness the resolution of one of the world’s most heated debates over cultural heritage.All they need is a smartphone.Visitors can now pinch and zoom on the ancient Greek site, with a…
This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: Professor Jamie Folsom’s title has been updated and additional capitalization has been added. BROOKINGS, SD (KELO) – November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, histories and traditions of more than 500 indigenous communities across North America. According to Jamie Folsom, assistant professor of American Indian and Indigenous studies at the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University, the month is often accompanied by movie screenings, reading books, listening to prominent Native leaders talk and hopefully gain a better understanding of…
By Peter Smagorinsky Sunday December 3, 2023 | 2 a.m I recently read a fascinating essay by historian Adam Nicolson on the origins of Western philosophy. During a boat trip in the Mediterranean Sea, Nicolson noticed that Greek port cities provided the setting in which philosophical thought emerged and developed until it reached its sophisticated form. From around 650 BCE, Nicolson relates, “there was an emergence and rebirth, as a constellation of independent port cities began to emerge in the eastern Aegean.” Above all, he continues, “the Greeks were not subject to vast royal and priestly bureaucracies instituted (from above).…