Witch Craft 1

Witchcraft: a brief history

Ancient rites and rituals that are practised worldwide in more ways than one. Forms of witchcraft have been used by all civilisations and cultures through the centuries; and even in the face of wides...
Creole World

Book Review – Creole World

Author: Richard Sexton Country: New Orleans Genre: History Shotgun houses...vibrant street scenes...grand villas and mansions...colorful facades... they're all part of a historically rich, intercon...
Guangzhou

Things to Do in Guangzhou

What should travelers do in Guangzhou? Just down the road (or railroad track) from Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a major international trade city, and it's an increasingly likely travel destination or stopover, with ...
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The French History of the Seychelles

Just because human beings grow up in a particular town, state, or country does not mean they are fully versed in the history of the place they call home. Many people familiar with the island nation of Seychelle...
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The History of Creole Culture in Louisiana

One of the most vibrant and lively states in the U.S. South is the great state of Louisiana. Although not an economic or commercial powerhouse in anyway, Louisiana is a truly unique piece of the American puzzle...
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Creoles in Texas- “The Afro-Seminoles (Part II)”

The sable slave from Georgia's utmost bounds, Escapes for life into the Great Wahoo; Here he has left afar the savage hounds, And human hunters that did late pursue; There in the hommock darkly hid from vie...
‘Africa on the Square’ festival was held in London’s Trafalgar Square on October 11th 2014 to celebrate the capital’s African community during Black History Month.

Africa Day- a celebration of history and heritage

‘Africa on the Square’ festival was held in London’s Trafalgar Square on October 11th 2014 to celebrate the capital’s African community during Black History Month. The one day event was organised by the Mayor ...

Ethiopia

Ethiopia is in the horn of Africa, boarding Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia and Sudan. With more than 91,000,000 living within its borders, it is the second most populated nation in the continent of Africa. With a l...
French Guiana

History Guiana

French Guiana has a long and rich history that is a reflection of the many immigrant populations that have moved through and settled over the last 500 years. As a French department, the population enjoys a rela...