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/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 http://www.artipot.com/articles/66087/an-honest-look-at-flood-water-damage-and-its-victims.htm Some just feel sorry fot them, some have no sympathy. But until you have felt the sting of flooding, it is hard to understand what it is really like. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:38:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/66087/an-honest-look-at-flood-water-damage-and-its-victims.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/60077/breaking-the-da-vinci-code.htm Novelist, Darrell L. Bock challenges Dan Brown claims to "historical facts". Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:55:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/60077/breaking-the-da-vinci-code.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/59760/the-da-vinci-code-story.htm A review of the Da Vinci Code Story Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:05:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/59760/the-da-vinci-code-story.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/58396/arsenic-poisoning-drinking-water.htm Researchers believe that about 140 million people, mainly in developing countries are being poisoned by arsenic in their drinking water. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:38:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/58396/arsenic-poisoning-drinking-water.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/53961/almost-400-years-of-detroit-history.htm For hundreds of years, what is now the Detroit area was so important to commerce between Native American tribes that only traders were allowed into the territory. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:39:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/53961/almost-400-years-of-detroit-history.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/48138/europe-has-forgotten-its-families.htm The debate in Brussels over a new European treaty is a sideshow to the real issue confronting Europe: the state of the family. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:41:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/48138/europe-has-forgotten-its-families.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/45630/native-american-drums-and-the-history-of-native-americans.htm Native American drums are one of the most recognizable Native American instruments. Drums for generations have been at the center of Native lifestyle, forming what has become the foundation the history of Native Americans. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:55:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/45630/native-american-drums-and-the-history-of-native-americans.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/35365/who-cares-the-crisis-facing-an-ageing-society.htm When the baby boom generation embraced birth control they forgot to ask who would support them and look after them in their old, old age. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:10:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/35365/who-cares-the-crisis-facing-an-ageing-society.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/35084/whats-up-with-british-youth.htm Official Britain is trying everything but the obvious to bring up kids better. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:08:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/35084/whats-up-with-british-youth.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/35069/the-truth-about-contrarian-couples.htm Do recent statistics from the US indicate a shift in attitudes towards contraception? Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:00:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/35069/the-truth-about-contrarian-couples.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/32927/three-hundred-million-cheers-for-america.htm And two cheers for the population doomsayers - because they need cheering up. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:13:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/32927/three-hundred-million-cheers-for-america.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/31552/understanding-memory-lapses.htm Most people think that memory lapses are for the hopelessly disorganized. This is because some have systems. For instance, the keys go into the key jar. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:53:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/31552/understanding-memory-lapses.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/29952/the-greatest-invention-in-the-world.htm The future is upon us in the form of the world wide web. As more and more people learn to access it and talk to each other, humanity will move to some clearer ideas about how to resolve its most pressing problems. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:19:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/29952/the-greatest-invention-in-the-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/29631/watadas-stand.htm When it comes time for you to take a stand, will you be ready? Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:10:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/29631/watadas-stand.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/28508/how-can-you-tell-if-something-is-nonsense.htm What is the difference between something sensible and something nonsensical and why is it important to be able to distinguish between the two. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:45:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/28508/how-can-you-tell-if-something-is-nonsense.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/28408/one-million-visionaries-walking-a-road-less-traveled.htm Imagine one million Gandhis stepping forward with vision and in unison as they take a stand for all of humanity! Through initiatives such as the emerging One Million Visionaries campaign, we can create a world that really works for everyone. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:44:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/28408/one-million-visionaries-walking-a-road-less-traveled.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/25946/is-cultural-incompetence-putting-up-walls-where-you-work.htm Today, most companies try to preserve some degree of cultural competence, accepting and understanding the value of cultural diversity in the work environment. Employers boasting policies of "equal opportunity" pervade our society. However, there is some evidence showing these companies only support cultural diversity to a certain degree --just enough to reduce their being... Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:54:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/25946/is-cultural-incompetence-putting-up-walls-where-you-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/24025/amish-quilting-was-once-thought-revolutionary.htm Very few quilts are known to have been made by the Amish before the 1870s. Then over 15 years quilting became quite common. It is now considered commonplace and expected in the Amish community. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:31:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/24025/amish-quilting-was-once-thought-revolutionary.htm