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That thing called 'PILIPINAS'
"Pilipinas". My motherland. My nation. My country. Let me tell you a brief history about it. The Philippines is an archipelago located in southeast asia, near and below the equator. Its neighboring countries are China, India, Japan, and Korea.
By Patrixia Donne Abrera5 years ago in Wander
What do you know about King Tutankhamun?
What do you know about King Tutankhamun? Born over 3000 years old! Tutankhamun was called Egypt’s most famous pharaoh and that was cemented when his intact tomb was discovered by English Archaeologist Howard Carter in November year 1922, when he found his tomb it was filled with all kind of treasures like a golden throne, crown and cobra, pottery and big chests. Along with a golden burial mask, King Tut’s sandals were also found in the tomb. These had paintings of his enemies on the soles – so everywhere the king went, he trampled all over his foes!
By Julian Sava5 years ago in Wander
How Harlem because a Black Cultural Mecca
The Black Renaissance was a cultural movement with the Harlem Renaissance being a centerpiece of that movement. The Harlem Renaissance was the development of the Harlem neighborhood in New York City as a black cultural mecca in the early 20th Century and as a result of this social and artistic explosion that lasted roughly from the 1910s through the mid-1930s, the period is considered a golden age in African American culture, manifesting itself thought literature, music, theater and art.
By One Mic: Black History Podcast5 years ago in Wander
Expansion of Christianity in the Korean Peninsula from the late 19th – 20th Century
When considering the history of Christianity in Korea, it is impossible to remove nationalism from the equation. Because Korea is surrounded by the powerful nations of Russia, China, and Japan, nationalism and Christianity have inevitably converged. Furthermore, separating church and state is a notion born of the Western world, where the survival of Christianity in its purist form required this disunion, as corruption dominated the Western church, leading to the Reformation. Separating nationalism and Christianity is an indeed an unrealistic feat, illustrated by Ephesians 6:12, which states that “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Seemingly contrary to Paul’s description of tension between Christianity and earthly governments, Peter instructs the Christians of the early church to submit to authorities. In the case of Korea, the constant threat of war and domination from neighboring powers, and the crumbling of political and social institutions, led people to turn to God and the church in desperation, seeking God’s word for answers, and decisively trusting Him wholeheartedly. The church became the only place to find solace and peace of mind. The brotherly love of missionaries vanquished the suspicion of foreigners and merged with the hope of Korea’s independence, as the gospel transcended ancient customs, religions, and monarchies. Was the merging of nationalism and Christianity ambiguous in nature? Or did the expansion of Christianity in the Hermit Kingdom reveal the hand of God at work? To answer these questions, it is necessary to begin by examining how Christianity managed to infiltrate a nation fiercely resistant to outsiders.
By Antonette Correa5 years ago in Wander
Japanese christmas gift & decorations
If you are visiting before the New Year in Japan, you will find many things traditionally associated with Christmas: decorations, Christmas markets, and magnificent lights. You can also discover a few unique Japanese traditions with numerous charms that can and should be appreciated in their own right. So while it may be a little different from what you might be used to, Christmas is still felt and celebrated in the land of the rising sun. Here is list of how different christmas is in Japan.
By Zenko Magatsu5 years ago in Wander
My Dream Destination: The Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. Top Story - December 2020.
For the last seven years of my life, I had one dream that I refused to let go of: to visit Russia. Although my brother and I plan to go when the pandemic has calmed down, I may not be able to see all of the republics during my first visit to Russia. Due to its level of hospitality, cultural enrichment, spirituality and uniqueness, there are several republics that I want to visit more than others, like Tatarstan.
By Talia Devora5 years ago in Wander
