Tupac is a name the world today associates with hip-hop. To be more specific, the rage, rebellion, and violence of…
The Jute Story: From Empire to Oblivion and Back
Until the middle of the 20th century, jute was the second most consumed fiber in the world after cotton. Surprised?…
A Short History of the American Log Cabin: An Enduring Architectural Heritage
There is this lingering pop-cultural image of America, which, even if you don’t follow pop culture, you’re likely familiar with.…
The Tooth-puller, the Mad Queen, and the Longest Gold Rush in History – The Story of Tiradentes of Brazil
Tiradentes in Portuguese means “tooth-puller”. This was the name that the Brazilian freedom fighter Joaquim Jose da Silva Xavier was…
The World of Amish Crafts – A Little Known Slice of American Heritage
Utter the words Amish and a few images come to mind – rolling farmlands, windmills, horse-drawn buggies, handicrafts, and a…
The Pintao Hat of Panama – The Story of a Dying Cultural Heritage
You’ve undoubtedly seen the Panama hat even if you don’t know what it is. They’re white hats that look like…
All You Needed to Know About Ashwagandha But Didn’t Know Who to Ask
You’ve probably heard of Ashwagandha as a miracle food. It has been flying off the shelves in pharmacies and supermarkets…
From the Sacred to the Profane – The Many Uses of Sandalwood
Sandalwood is one of the most expensive woods on earth. It is also the only wood on earth that is…
The Rothschilds of the East – The Incredible Story of Sassoon Family
What is common to Bombay and Shanghai? They’re two of the busiest ports in the eastern hemisphere, yes. They were…
Why Do We Use the QWERTY Keyboard?
Ever wondered why the keys on your laptop are not in alphabetical order, but in some random sequence, that doesn’t…
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