Asian Studies : Searching for Chinese Treasures

Planning a trip to China? Hoping to find hidden treasure from the ancient world? Students who compare civilizations in world history are aware that like the pharaohs of Egypt , the Chinese emperors and leaders buried treasures with them for their after life. 

 

It was reported in 2009 that Chinese archaeologists uncovered an 1800-year-old tomb in Xigaoxue , which they believed to be the genuine tomb of a Chinese general Cao Cao . Hundreds of relics were recovered, but some experts were not convinced the bones belonged to the military leader and wanted DNA tests done. Evidently, they had the bones of the general's son which had been discovered in 1951. 

 

The treasures of the Tombs of Southern Song Dynasty emperors were found but they had already been robbed. Perhaps there might still be some hidden tombs that the grave robbers could not locate or access. 
 

Curious seekers wanting to find treasures of ancient China often search for undiscovered tombs, but based on some interesting information uncovered doing research to write another article, it appears that searching for ships lost at sea or shipwrecks, might be just as profitable.

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Bible Readers: What About All Those "ites"?

Now that you know how to read you can read the Bible for yourself. That's what my momma said.

Most Bible readers (from my generation and the generations in the centuries before mine) will likely say what struck them when the first read the scriptures was all those "begats". Some people will skip over verses, even whole chapters if they see that word. The word "begat" usually connects a string of names that are very difficult to pronounce.

For me, one of things noted when turning the pages of the Old Testament starting with Genesis and working my way to the Revelation was all those "ites". The names for the inhabitants of different ancient nations.

Hittites, Asherites, Jebusites, Amorites, Amakelites, Girgashites, Moabites, Perizzites, Canaanites, and of course, Israelites.

Then it changed from "ites" to "ans".

Syrians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Romans.

Suffixes in the English language:

*  ite = follower or supporter

*  an = pertaining to

* ian = belonging to

Belonging to? Hmmm?  Like Christians?

Yes. Only Christ is not a nation. Christianity and the gospel message of peace and goodwill is not restricted by man-made boundaries. But it's an observation as to how the suffixes were used by the scholarly translators.

JAT. (Just a thought.) :)

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Histomap: Visualizing the 4,000 Year History of Global Power

If my view were a "theory", the histomap would have thoroughly disproved it.  Alas.  It's not a theory.  It's just a thought.  :)

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November is Native American Heritage Month (Part 2)

November is Native American Heritage Month. 

I did not do a DNA test but accepted my mother's word as fact. She said we had Native American roots as well as African-Americans. More specifically she said our roots were Cherokee. I did not do any additional genealogy research or ask Henry Louis Gates Jr. to verify my roots. But I did watch a documentary about the Cherokee Indians and realized that many things my late mother said, lined up with the information presented in the documentary. 

Of course, the fact that my mother and her sisters and brothers (my aunts and uncles) looked more like Native Americans than they did like African-Americans, gave me no reason to doubt the truthfulness of my mom's word. In other words, she had no reason to make it up! At any rate, just like I celebrate and honor Black History Month, I celebrate and honor Native American Heritage Month. Can't deny my roots!

Found on Scoop.it - Soceity & Culture

November was proclaimed Native American Heritage Month in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush. But it took over seventy years to get here.

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Treathyl Fox's insight:

"Currently there are 562 tribal governments in the United States recognized by the federal government. Each tribe can form its own government and enforces its own laws, establishes its own taxes and regulates its own activities." That's interesting. So if this can be accomplished in America, other countries with tribal communities ( "Afghanistan's tribal groups" http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/1658073.stm ) should just copy the Native Americans. Sounds easy enough!

 * * * APOLOGIES!!!  YAHOO Voices shut down and Ms. White's article shared was unpublished.  Here is a replacement link.     http://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/  NOTE:  Although the link may be a replacement, my thoughts ("insight") on the matter have not changed.  :)

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Related articles:  Indigenous Heritage Languages: Native Americans (worldheritagef13.wordpress.com)

Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte was the 1st Native American woman to become a physician in the USA. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

English: Martha Gradolf, contemporary Ho-Chunk weaver, displayed a rush pouch in progress. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Raised a “Negro”, but my ancestry is also Native American, #Cherokee. As November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth in the USA, taking this opportunity to show respect to my “other people”. ~ #NativeAmericans – My Tribute https://t.co/UZTs3u9dxu pic.twitter.com/FrSMOSb1Wj

— Treathyl Fox (@cmoneyspinner) November 14, 2019

"The Native Americans do not know for certain what happened with Sacajawea after her return to the Lemhi River Valley. ... " ~ Sacajawea and the Lost Grave https://t.co/gV7ArulSdN November is #NativeAmericanHeritage Month. pic.twitter.com/SvFUWR5CaW

— Treathyl Fox (@cmoneyspinner) November 14, 2019

November is #NativeAmericanHeritage Month.
Learn what happened on #ChristmasDay 1837 in Native American History in the USA: The Early Rainbow Coalition https://t.co/v2nVniNkxk #FreedomFighters #hidden #History ~ Peace on earth and goodwill to all men????? pic.twitter.com/jY2S7Z0wVt

— Treathyl Fox (@cmoneyspinner) November 14, 2019

Dream Italian? Think Italian. Be Italian!

Many people have a dream. They want to vacation in Italy or move and live there permanently. Did you know that Italy is a country of choice for some expatriates? It’s not so unbelievable. After all, Italy invented pizza! 🙂 I only know Italy from watching movies and travel shows and reading about it. Here are some interesting and fun facts about this European country.

* Italy is shaped like a boot!

* Italy has the lowest birthrate in all of Europe.

* Naples introduced the world to pizza!

* In Ivrea they celebrate Lent by throwing oranges at each other.

* Every day 3,000 Euro get thrown into the Trevi Fountain.

* Florence Nightingale was named for the city of her birth.

* Rome is known as the “Eternal City” and the “Caput Mundi”.

Want to know more a little more?

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1. One of the most famous cities in the world is Rome, #Italy . Providing thousands of years of history, traditions, and culture. … Con't reading “20 Fun & Interesting Facts about Italy” | https://t.co/CJE2b7WtuR #travel #funfacts pic.twitter.com/Zt65Xd9LHl

— Treathyl Fox (@cmoneyspinner) October 5, 2018

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Campanilismo in a local italian city (img) ~ “Top Facts about the Italian Culture in #Italy” | https://t.co/KVWyiumuzy #travel #vacation #facts pic.twitter.com/P5EVh563lb

— Treathyl Fox (@cmoneyspinner) October 5, 2018

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Lecce – Italy's Best Kept Secret | https://t.co/sUAi4T8fVW #travel #funfacts about #Italy pic.twitter.com/iKfHRfjC43

— Treathyl Fox (@cmoneyspinner) October 5, 2018

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Italian Christmas Delicacy: #Buccellato from Sicily https://t.co/GIxFJZLQ2r via @Italo_Americano #ItalianChristmas #Food #Tradition pic.twitter.com/x4vSBTfnlr

— Antonio Verde CGLA (@verde_cgla) December 20, 2016

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Easy Italian Phrase Book: 770 Basic Phrases for Everyday Use (Dover Language Guides Italian)

In the USA, the month of October is Italian-American Heritage Month.

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Meaning, Origin and History of the Name "Shirin"

Determining the origin of or learning the meaning of a name has always been fascinating to me. My kids enjoy playing video games and lots of times I've noticed that the characters have names that sound very unusual to me. In addition, as I am a very active Tumblr blogger, the artists and gamers share interesting tidbits and illustrations about these characters.

Came across a cute illustration by a Tumblr blogger of a character named Shirin.  (See below.)  It was a sketch done for “The Arcana”.  Staying in the know about video games isn't at the top of my “To Do List”; but did have some extra time so did a little research on that name. These are my findings. My research is not extensive but it is enlightening and entertaining.  😊

Behind the Name: Meaning, origin, and history of the name Shirin ~ A Persian name whicn means “peace”. Mentioned in Persian and Turkish legend. ~ Follow @onomast on Twitter.

Famous people named Shirin?
Shirin Ebadi ~ Nobel Prize winner for peace.

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American English: Everyday Words Not Used Every Day Until the 20th Century

There are many words we now use every day, that were not everyday words until the 20th century. I always enjoyed the cartoon called Road Runner. There were no spoken words in the animated episodes. Or so I thought. Come to think of it, there was one word and the Road Runner always said it twice. “Beep Beep!”

Mark Nichol published a list of “25 Words Coined by Twentieth-Century Authors”.

Did you know that the word “beep” was invented by a 20th-century scientist and novelist named Arthur C. Clarke? Since some of the words on Nichol’s list are related to technology, it’s no surprise they were unheard of until the 20 century. But the other nontech words are surprising to me and may surprise you too.

Curious to know the other 24 words?

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Novelists and other writers during the 20th century introduced several words into the English lexicon. Words like "superman", "microcomputer" and "beep". #words #increasevocabulary #LearnEnglish pic.twitter.com/gGAbH2PXZK

— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) November 20, 2019

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Culture: Book Lovers: First Impressions Can Be WRONG!

Have you ever put your prejudices and fears aside and found out that you would have missed out on something awesome?

It’s embarrassing to say, but I confess that this has happened to me more times than I count.

My first impression was WRONG!

Here is one indisputable example.

I am American and have lived in the USA all my life. If you live in America and particularly if you are a black American (African-American, Negro, colored … I don’t know which box to check anymore! LOL.) or rather a person of color (O.o), when you hear or see the word CONFEDERATE, you already have an expectation or an impression.

While browsing Instagram, I came across an account called confederatebooksquito.

My first reaction was to immediately turn off or turn away from it because .. well … it said CONFEDERATE. In plain English, ‘Dem iz fightin’ words!

But I turned off MY reject button in my head and went to have a look.

Turns out it’s a bookstore in Ecuador that specializes in used books in English in South America.

WHAT????  I love used books!!

Look what I would have missed if I had followed my first WRONG impression!!

Bet this never happens to you, huh?

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What Does Shivat Haminim Mean?

Found this precious gem shared by a fellow freelance writer at HUBPages.com, an online writing community where many of the writers are experts or have such a passion that they speak with such thorough knowledge on a subject that you would dub them an "authority" on the matter.

"For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths, springing forth in valleys and hills; a land of wheat and barley, and vines and fig-trees and pomegranates; a land of olive-trees and honey;" (Deuteronomy 8:7-8)

The fruits and grains mentioned in this scripture are called the seven species (shivat haminim). In Israel, they have special status.

Seven Species. Fruits and Vegetables of Holy Land

As many times as I have read this scripture, it's now seen in a new light. That's one of the joys of reading the Bible. Sacred mysteries are constantly revealed.

Seven Species of the Land of Israel (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Should Churches be Tax-Exempt? | HUBpages Contributor Catherine Giordano

It seems the U.S. laws regarding tax exemptions for churches, other religious institutions, and non-profit organizations is a carryover from the days of Emperor Constantine. 

But is it really a good idea?


This matter being discussed thoroughly at an article written by HUBPages Contributor Catherine Giordano.  

Should Churches beTax-Exempt?

These are only partial comments submitted by me and approved by the author.  Completed comments are a bit "windy".  :)

Fair? Unfair? Tax? No tax? Interesting discussion but for the faithful, it's just “much ado about nothing”. Speaking with respect to Christians. Can't speak for the mission of other religious organizations and non-profits, but the mission of the body of Christ is clearly spelled out in Matthew 28: 19 – 20 (and other scriptures). If you don't tax the church, we'll carry out the mission. If you tax the church, we'll carry out the mission. Jesus left the example. He didn't argue about paying taxes. He paid the tax and carried on with His work. (Matthew 22: 21) So the question has already been answered. Whatever the government in any country decides to do ... i.e. taxing, imprisonment, etc, ... the “laborers” will continue God's work until “The Harvest”. Christians don't need government support or approval to know and to do what is right.

You will find many HUBpages article links shared via this blog.  HUBPages is a spirited community where one can usually find intelligent conversation and interesting reading material on all kinds of subjects; not just religion and politics and history, which are usually my interests.  It gives me great pleasure to direct readers to pages penned by my fellow freelance writers.  Why should I have all the fun?  :)

Would you like to join the discussion?
Create a HubPages Network account.  It's free to join.

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A Dictionary of Angels: Including the Fallen Angels

“… the fruit of 16 years of research in Talmudic, gnostic, cabalistic, apocalyptic, patristic, and legendary texts. …”

Dream Italian? Think Italian. Be Italian! ~ Is Italy on Your Places To Go Bucket List?

Still continuing to dream my impossible dream. This blog post - Dream Italian? Think Italian. Be Italian! - (1st published in 2015) enjoys popularity, no matter where it is shared. That lets me know there are lots of people who probably dream of vacationing or even living in Italy.

Assuming that's true, I decided to go a 2nd time around and supplement the content for my original post with some additional information found at the HubPages writing community.  Currently, my writer's profile shows 20 HUBs (or articles). However, the only one that comes close to the topic of Italy is the one titled The Seven Kings of Rome. 

Here are some suggested reads published by my fellow HUBBERs that you are sure to enjoy.

Travel to Italy with them!

How to Be Italian

How to Be Italian

Venice; A Brief History of a Unique City, and the First Impressions of a Visiting Tourist

Venice; A Brief History of a Unique City, and the First Impressions of a Visiting Tourist

Lecce - Italy's Best Kept Secret

Lecce - Italy's Best Kept Secret

Verona, Italy: A City for Lovers of Architecture

Verona, Italy: A City for Lovers of Architecture

Naples, Italy: Great Food at a Cheap Price!

Naples, Italy: Great Food at a Cheap Price!

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The Welcoming Culture of the Bedouin Peoples

Bedouin tribes have a central welcoming culture that is very open to visitors. They use this welcoming of guests to show their respect to God and welcome people into their homes through the uses of tea and coffee.
 

The Welcoming Culture of the Bedouin Peoples  By Brian J Thomas
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Coffee Time - 

 Traditional Bedouin melodies. 

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Related articles (???) (I think.)

(I think these are “related”.  It’s an outsider’s perspective.  Me, being the one on the outside.  It’s a matter I pray about, but don’t have a clue on how to rectify or reconcile it, other than through conversion to Christianity.)

• Modern Day Arabs and Their Father Abraham (wizzley.com)

• Bedouin Village Demolished For 63rd Time
• Israeli government kills plan to uproot Bedouin

Work-at-Home Lifestyle Blog | Express Yourself! on Tumblr is Now FoxNet2017

Out with the old. In with the new. "So you're trying hard. Well, try again." ~ Curtis Mayfield

Sometimes where not sharing dispensable thoughts here, I'm at my other blog on Tumblr expressing myself.  If you ever have time to visit, you're welcome there, just like you're welcome here.

Mary Lou Williams - Jazz Legend Why You Should Drink Pineapple Water Every Morning

Rare Glimpse of the Past - A Letter from Ghandi to Hitler In the Mood for a Horror Movie?

UPDATE Sep 2017:
During 2016 my Tumblr account was deleted.  They got their rules.  Follow them or leave! By the end of the year, a new Tumblr blog was set up.  They only deleted my blog.  They didn't banish me!  Evidently, I didn't commit an unforgivable sin, so they let me create another account.  Frankly, I find the Tumblr Staff folks to be very reasonable.  They always answer my messages.  That's very professional and courteous, considering I got a free account.  Wonder how they treat their paying customers.

My new Tumblr blog is called FoxNet2017.

Much like the other blog it can be considered a lifestyle blog or placed under a general category or niche like "Society and Culture" because it shares whatever happens (current events) or has happened (history) in our world.

See RSS feed below or click to view a random post. 

Good Fortune: Okyo's Cranes Now on View | Unframed (Reblog)

Good fortune and longevity? Every culture should and probably does have something that symbolizes this. In Japan it's the crane. Would be interesting to research the symbols of other countries. Or ... ??? Maybe we could ask Robert Langdon. :) Jokes aside, click the link because this artwork is exquisite!

 

" ... Maruyama Okyo (1733–95), a painter who revolutionized the practice and taught or influenced generations of Japanese painters."

Good Fortune: Okyo's Cranes Now on View | Unframed

(NOTE: At the time of the posting the paintings were on exhibit; not at the time of this reblogging.)

The Okyo artwork motivated me to search for more pictures, photos, and illustrations of cranes. Found this beautiful photograph of Grey Crowned Cranes and wanted to share it.

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Native American Contemporary Artist: Tony Abeyta

Tony Abeyta
Native American Painter; Born 1965


Original paintings are in public art galleries worldwide and American museums, such as the National Museum of the American Indian, Washington D.C./New York City.


Tony Abeyta is of Navajo and Anglo-American descent, the son of the late Navajo painter Ha-So-De (Narciso Abeyta). He was raised in Gallup, New Mexico, a small town surrounded by the Zuni (Pueblo Native Americans) and Navajo reservation. Pursuing his educational aspirations provided him an opportunity to travel. He has studied at art institutions in Baltimore, Chicago, Maine, New York, France and Italy. Though much of his work is rooted in a complex Navajo culture, it also displays elements of a progressive cultural experience.


"I try to diversify as an artist and there are certainly many directions I take as a painter." - Tony Abeyta

"Tony creates a powerful range of contemporary and traditional paintings. He explores different mediums such as oil and monotype creating a variety of pieces including charcoal drawings, large scale oil and sand paintings, and abstract mixed media pieces incorporating encaustic wax, copper and printmaking. Please browse through his collections of recent works, contemporary art, traditional art, and prints."  Official Website

Tony Abeyta is accepted as one of the finest young contemporary painters today, as well as one of the most innovative Native American artists of his generation. I. For further biographical information, click on the link to above to his official website or the links supplied below:

• Blue Rain Gallery | Artist Bio
• Native Artist Tony Abeyta Talks Inspiration and Aspirations

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Remembered Ancients

Native American Contemporary Artist: Dan Namingha

Dan Namingha
Native American Painter/Sculptor; Born 1950 -

• NIMAN Fine Art | Dan Namingha, Santa Fe, New Mexico

To work around the traditional art system, i.e. non-recognition of Native American artists, Namingha opened his own gallery. Niman Fine Art is a family-owned and operated gallery representing the works of internationally known artist Dan Namingha and other Namingha family members. His original works are also available at art galleries worldwide; for example, Artnet Galleries.


From the Tewa-Hopi tribe, Dan Namingha was born on the Hopi reservation in Keams Canyon, Arizona. In 2009, Dan Namingha received an Honorary Doctorate from the Institute of American Indian Arts. Like most artists, from very young (2nd grade) his artistic abilities provided him an avenue of creative expression. His work shows the influence of his Hopi background but his sculptures also incorporate cubism. Links to additional bio notes:

• The Art of Dan and Arlo Namingha

"I see myself as a kind of bridge between worlds, trying to find that center line of balance." - Dan Namingha


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Spirit Dance by Dan Namingha

Native American Contemporary Artist: Kevin Red Star

November is Native American Heritage Month in the United States of America.

3-part blog post. Spotlight on three Native American artists of Crow, Hopi and Navajo descent, who share the art resulting from their culture and traditions with the world.

"What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose." - Quote Source: Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior


In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution which designated November as "National American Indian Heritage Month". Below are profiles of three Native American artists whose persistent and diligent efforts have introduced the contemporary art of descendants of the first Americans to an international audience.


Kevin Red Star
Native American Painter; Born 1943 -

• Kevin Red Star Studio & Gallery, Roberts, Montana.

Crow Husband and Wife

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Kevin Red Star is a celebrated artist who is internationally known. He was born on the Crow Indian Reservation in Lodge Grass, Montana. He is the recipient of 2 Honorary Doctorate degrees. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Fine Art from the Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana in 1997; and an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2010.


"Indian culture has in the past been ignored to a great extent." -- Kevin Red Star


Well thanks to his efforts and that of many others who support the preservation of our Native American history, culture and heritage, it will be ignored no longer. Red Star's work can be found in numerous important museum collections, including but not limited to The Smithsonian Institution - National Museum of the American Indian.

One Famous Indonesian Food Item Is Not Historically Indonesian

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Famous Native Americans | Activist Grace Thorpe | Native American Encyclopedia

Is Grace Thorpe, the daughter of legendary Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe, a Native American?

(MY COMMENT:  Native American or not. She's a "pretty tough" old lady. Interesting article.)

Link to original article:

Famous Native Americans | Activist Grace Thorpe | Native American Encyclopedia

Jim Thorpe (1888 - 1953) Buy This at Allposters.com

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I heart old movies.  Do you?  Movie suggestion.

Jim Thorpe: All American

Burt Lancaster as Jim Thorpe