History

  • Indigenous Roots of Southern Cuisine

    The post discusses the rich culinary history of the Southeastern United States, highlighting that many soul food dishes have Native American origins. It emphasizes the intermixing of indigenous and European food traditions, particularly the importance of crops like corn, beans, and squash. The author finds this heritage fascinating and encourages exploration of native histories.

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  • The Myth Behind the Monster: Kurama and the Kitsune of Japanese Folklore

    Today’s post discusses Kurama, the demon fox from the Naruto series, emphasizing his ties to Japanese folklore, specifically the iconic Kitsune. It explores Kurama’s character evolution from a feared beast to a loyal ally of Naruto, illustrating how ancient myths are reinterpreted and expanded upon to enrich modern storytelling.

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  • The Bridge to Greatness

    The Bridge to Greatness

    Heroes of Rome formed the idea of Rome that allowed for the continuation of that civilization. It wasn’t a politician, or an aristocrat, it was the captain of the guard.

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