http://www.artipot.com/dir/arts-and-entertainment/humanities/ Latest Humanities articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/380603/why-people-larp.htm LARP is an acronym for Live Action Role Play, an activity, game or sport that is played out by larger group of people, both men and women. There are many ways to do a LARP, it can be a controlled scenario, as if it was a play, with strict rules and regulations. It may just be a simple meeting of historical recreationists, or simply a group of people who want to reenact a... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:15:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/380603/why-people-larp.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/380278/vampire-legends-and-folktales-from-medieval-europe.htm Vampires are exotic caitiffs and emerge throughout folklore. Here are four accounts of vampires. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:44:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/380278/vampire-legends-and-folktales-from-medieval-europe.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/369795/the-roots-of-an-austin-icon.htm It was the arrival of the railroad to Austin in 1871 that brought the heart of this booming town right to Sixth Street. Soon Victorian limestone buildings proliferated down the tree-lined street. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:48:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/369795/the-roots-of-an-austin-icon.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/340628/a-sneak-peak-on-modern-dance.htm Dancing has been a way of life for almost all people. Every country has its own distinct and unique style of dancing. The art of dancing varies from different culture, different races and different language. The movements of the dance portray an expression of emotions. Even when there is war, calamity or famine, people dance for bounty and prayer. Sun, 03 May 2009 14:18:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/340628/a-sneak-peak-on-modern-dance.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/303308/celebrating-international-womens-day.htm This article discusses what International Women's Day means, particularly to women in Africa. Learn about the history and traditions of this holiday celebrated on March 8th. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:01:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/303308/celebrating-international-womens-day.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/287953/love-and-the-valentines-day.htm What is love? How can we define it? There are no secrets or ready-made recipes for love. As Aldous Huxley put it: There is not any formula or method. You learn to love by loving. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:53:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/287953/love-and-the-valentines-day.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/282456/helping-the-less-fortunate-help-themselves.htm A look at the the new alternative to charity, social business. How and why it works so well. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:20:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/282456/helping-the-less-fortunate-help-themselves.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/269859/dream-analysis-is-a-field-that-dates-back-thousands-of-years-discover-how.htm Dream analysis dates to the ancient world. In Egypt dreams were messages from the gods, interpreted by priests. The Greeks had a similar practice. There were temples where priests would try to heal people based on health dreams sent by the gods. That was really not so different from modern psychoanalysts who try to help people determine their mental state as revealed in... Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:56:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/269859/dream-analysis-is-a-field-that-dates-back-thousands-of-years-discover-how.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/268782/birthstone-jewelry-from-dazzling-garnet-to-sky-blue-topaz.htm The conception of birthstones can be traced back to the first century. It was believed that gemstones possessed virtues or cures. By assigning a specific gemstone to each month of the year, the power of that stone was released to those born in that month. In the early 1900s, the American National Association of Jewelers instituted a list of 12 gems that represented each... Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:59:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/268782/birthstone-jewelry-from-dazzling-garnet-to-sky-blue-topaz.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/265319/a-brief-history-of-highway-design-and-construction.htm An article about how different civilizations at different times in the past have contributed to the advancement of road building. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:22:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/265319/a-brief-history-of-highway-design-and-construction.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/249776/how-christmas-is-celebrated-in-africa.htm How can you bring a little African culture into your Christmas celebration? We'll tell you how, and you'll also learn the amazing different ways Christmas is celebrated throughout Africa. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:43:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/249776/how-christmas-is-celebrated-in-africa.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/227426/old-finds-on-fire-in-the-news.htm Archaeologists and scientists are unearthing more artifacts of our history in excavations. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:47:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/227426/old-finds-on-fire-in-the-news.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/210299/one-persons-opinion-on-fire-damage.htm Fire damage is one of the most unpleasant things you could experience and the very thought of it flashes a lot of uncomfortable pictures. The condition is even worse for those who had a firsthand experience in dealing with fire damage and in this case the fire accident keeps haunting you and many nights you would wake up jolted by the nightmare. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:00:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/210299/one-persons-opinion-on-fire-damage.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/200902/not-hose-reels-scots-reels-dances-of-the-scots-countryside.htm We're all familiar with reels as tools, whether we're talking about fishing reels, hose reels for fire fighting, or demo reels in the world of filmmaking or video art. But one use of the word "reel" that many of us have forgotten about is the tradition of the reel in dancing--one of the four basic dances of the mysterious highlands of Scotland. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:21:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/200902/not-hose-reels-scots-reels-dances-of-the-scots-countryside.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/199590/caring-for-the-planet-and-environment.htm Individuals need to realize the damages they are causing to the planet and our environment so they will once again start caring for the world we live in. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:27:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/199590/caring-for-the-planet-and-environment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/196854/the-mystery-of-edward-leedskalnin.htm Who was Ed Leedskalnin? Why did he really come to south Florida? Where did he learn how to carve, move, and balance megalithic coral blocks? He built the Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida, but now learn why he came to Florida and where his megalithic coral cutting and moving skills began. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:53:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/196854/the-mystery-of-edward-leedskalnin.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/195900/fire-extinguisher-signs-and-the-age-of-the-symbol.htm Symbols: from fire extinguisher signs to airline diagrams, they're becoming a more and more common sight in our world. Some people consider the proliferation of the symbol to be a sign of declining literacy rates worldwide, and with them the decline of civilization in general. But the rise of the symbol is by no means bad--and by no means new. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:49:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/195900/fire-extinguisher-signs-and-the-age-of-the-symbol.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/193669/who-was-the-real-marcus-aurelius.htm Archaeological excavations in southern Turkey recently brought to the surface a magnificent marble statue depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Renowned as a popular leader of the empire during the second century, the discovery has prompted many to question: who exactly was Marcus Aurelius? Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:45:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/193669/who-was-the-real-marcus-aurelius.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191622/the-truth-about-american-colonists.htm The English colonists in North America were neither adventurers nor the rulers of great and ancient peoples. Unlike various colonizers down the ages, they had no need to impress the native people, nor did they have a strong local tradition to fit into. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:56:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191622/the-truth-about-american-colonists.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/187176/help-namibias-enviro-kidz-programme.htm Namibia Wildlife Resorts has recently begun a new initiative - the 'Enviro Kidz' programme which aims to bring groups of children from previously disadvantaged families to visit the wonders of Namibia's protected areas. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:05:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/187176/help-namibias-enviro-kidz-programme.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/183946/acting-school-nj-guide-to-how-to-get-broadway-theater-at-great-prices.htm So, if you are going to New York, then one of the things you must do is to visit a Broadway show. And the great news is that you will have a lot of choice. There are 39 theaters on Broadway that have over 500 seats, and so you will never be caught short with nowhere to go, as on any given night, there are over 20,000 seats up for grabs. Acting School NJ shows how to grab... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:17:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/183946/acting-school-nj-guide-to-how-to-get-broadway-theater-at-great-prices.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/177107/the-significance-of-the-celtic-cross.htm There are many places in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland where you will see large numbers of Celtic crosses. Many people confuse the Celtic cross with the High Cross and the Irish Memorial Cross, but it is completely different. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:12:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/177107/the-significance-of-the-celtic-cross.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/176737/the-french-language-under-attack.htm In France, people are often complaining that their language is at risk because of the influence of new English words that are adopted all the time. If it is true that French is always changing, it is not going to disappear anytime soon. Actually its use is growing worldwide. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:30:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/176737/the-french-language-under-attack.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/175925/understanding-the-practice-of-name-translations.htm Name translations refer to the practice of choosing a name in your own language and then having it translated into another language. This is something that can be done through the use of a professional who has training in translating different languages into English or into whatever language you want. There are a number of ways in which you can have a name translated into... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:27:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/175925/understanding-the-practice-of-name-translations.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171603/kings-of-calamity-english-heritage-search-for-britains-worst-ever-monarch.htm In the run up to this year's Festival of History, English Heritage have composed a shortlist for the public to vote for who they think takes the crown as Britain's worst monarch. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:44:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171603/kings-of-calamity-english-heritage-search-for-britains-worst-ever-monarch.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/170268/an-inside-look-at-five-of-austins-top-museums.htm Austin, Texas, offers a wide range of activities and options for residents and visitors alike, including several top-tier cultural experiences. Here, we take a closer look at five of Austin's top museums and cultural centers. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:54:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/170268/an-inside-look-at-five-of-austins-top-museums.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/168105/profiles-in-historical-places-in-east-austin-french-legation-museum.htm East Austin is often overlooked when people look for tourist attractions. This article talks about one of the attractions in east Austin called French Legation Museum. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:31:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/168105/profiles-in-historical-places-in-east-austin-french-legation-museum.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/141310/detroit-soup-kitchen-feeds-the-body-and-soul.htm Like every other community in the United States, Detroit experienced devastating poverty during the Great Depression of 1929. It was during this time that the city's poor came knocking at the St. Bonaventure Monastery on Mt. Elliot Street, home of the Capuchin Order. Sun, 25 May 2008 21:16:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/141310/detroit-soup-kitchen-feeds-the-body-and-soul.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/128304/actors-being-the-emotional-physician.htm Hamlet said: "... we end the heartache, and the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to ..." It has always been the function of the actor to be the emotional physician, who gives solace, encouragement and freedom of feeling to people who need it - when they need it. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:10:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/128304/actors-being-the-emotional-physician.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/82128/kenyan-mother-with-hiv-saves-lives.htm With Compassion International's help, a mother who is HIV-positive realizes her purpose in life and shares her experiences to influence others. Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:13:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/82128/kenyan-mother-with-hiv-saves-lives.htm