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July 26, 2021

What Is Maneki-Neko? Discover the Fascinating History of the Japanese Lucky Cat

If you’ve ever been to Japan or other parts of Asia, you’ve probably seen the small maneki-neko ornament waving at you from store windows and restaurants. Also known as the welcoming cat, lucky cat, money cat, happy cat, and beckoning cat, the maneki-neko figurine is believed to bring good fortune to businesses.

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July 22, 2021

5 Trailblazing Black Women in History [Infographic]

The world wouldn’t be the place it is today without the sacrifices of those who have come before us.

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July 18, 2021

Who Was Isaac Newton? Get to Know the Alchemist, Physicist, and Mathematician

Isaac Newton is known for his work on gravity and calculus, among his many accomplishments.

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July 13, 2021

New Exhibition in Tokyo Explores 1,500-Year History of Women’s Kimonos

As the national dress of Japan, kimonos have a long and colorful history. While today, the costume is being incorporated in modern streetwear, the traditional version of the robe is still celebrated. A new exhibition in Japan explores the evolution of women's kimonos over its 1,500-year history.

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July 12, 2021

Discover ‘Candle Clocks’: History’s Original Alarm Clocks Before Electricity

Today, candlelight is primarily used for romantic dinners or temporary solutions in power outages.

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July 8, 2021

11 Facts About the Ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertiti

The bust of Nefertiti is one of the most famous icons of Ancient Egypt, yet the queen herself is still...

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How Zen Gardens Became the Ultimate Expression of Japanese Culture

Japanese rock gardens—or Zen gardens—are one of the most recognizable aspects of Japanese culture. Intended to stimulate meditation, these beautiful gardens (also known as dry landscapes) strip nature to its bare essentials and primarily use sand and rocks to bring out the meaning of life.

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July 1, 2021

20 Enlightening Facts About the Statue of Liberty

For centuries, the Statue of Liberty has stood as an illuminating symbol of independence.

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July 1, 2021

Meet the Talented Brontë Sisters: Charlotte, Emily, and Anne

The book Wuthering Heights is a commonly read piece of literature in high school or college.

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June 27, 2021

Learn All About Louisa May Alcott and Her Literary Life in Concord, Massachusetts

Most authors find themselves adding elements of their own personality and personal history to their characters—whether they do so consciously or not. Among the great semi-autobiographical characters of modern times is Jo March, the central protagonist of the enduring classic Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Like Jo, Alcott was one of four close-knit sisters growing up in Concord, Massachusetts in the mid-19th century. The similarities do not stop there.

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June 15, 2021

5 Interesting Facts About English Modernist Writer Virginia Woolf

One of the most celebrated authors of the 20th century, Virginia Woolf was an incredible literary figure who was far...

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June 15, 2021

New Report Details Māori Sailors’ History With Antarctica That Long Predates European Exploration

European explorers “discovered” Antarctica in the 1820s.

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