• The History Behind Christmas Trees

    The History Behind Christmas Trees

    The roots of the Christmas tree are connected to an ancient tradition dating back to ancient times. The tradition of decorating trees to live in harmony with nature during winter months was adopted by Vikings and Celts in Central Europe. In the Middle Ages, this practice, combined with Christmas celebrations in Germany, led to the Read more

  • Unique Ways Americans Celebrate The Holidays – From Skiing Santas to Festivus Feats

    Unique Ways Americans Celebrate The Holidays – From Skiing Santas to Festivus Feats

    This holiday season, many Americans will be decorating Christmas trees, lighting Hanukkah candles, building gingerbread houses, and savoring time with family and friends. And across the country, many people will celebrate with less conventional — but no less beloved — local traditions, from lighting lobster trap trees in New England to caroling in caves in Read more

  • Apollo and Marsyas: A Talent Getting Tortured

    Apollo and Marsyas: A Talent Getting Tortured

    According to tellings, Athena invented the first flute by drilling holes in deer bone. Proud of her invention, Athena decides to show it to other Olympians. While playing this at a festival, Hera and Aphrodite laugh at Athena’s facial expression while playing the flute. Angry at this, Athena curses the flute and throws it to Read more

  • The Small Details Observed During The Construction of Anıtkabir

    The Small Details Observed During The Construction of Anıtkabir

    The construction of Anıtkabir involved the participation of the first female engineer, Sabiha Rüfat Girayman. At the beginning of the  Lion Road, Liberty and Independence Towers stand opposite you. In these towers, there are three women and three men facing each other, symbolizing gender equality with statues of equal height. As you head towards the Read more

  • Relations Between Germany and Türkiye in World War II

    Relations Between Germany and Türkiye in World War II

    Turkey, under the leadership of President İsmet İnönü, tried to follow a policy of neutrality aimed at preserving its sovereignty and not being drawn into war. This neutrality policy resulted from the lessons Turkey learned from the difficulties of the First World War. Initially, Germany and Turkey maintained diplomatic relations, and there was some economic Read more

  • Your Clothes Are Slowly Killing You!

    Your Clothes Are Slowly Killing You!

    PFAS chemical products make it resistant to factors such as adhesion to oil, water, and stains. These are mainly food packaging, disposable bags, clothing, carpets, make-up, personal care products… and more.  PFAS chemicals. It is incredibly permanent and lasts for thousands of years, so it has been called the “forever chemical.” Nearly every American tested Read more

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