Communication: Body Language
"When two people are talking, more is being exchanged than just words. Facial expressions convey meaning in people of all ages around the world. In fact, researchers have shown that there are six facial expressions that are universally recognized and understood: joy, sorrow, fear, anger, surprise, and disgust. No matter where you are in the world, people will recognize a smile and understand that it expresses joy."
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Native American Legends
Native American Legends
"Sequoyah of the Cherokee developed an alphabet for his people so that the written word could become part of his people's legacy, but beyond that much of what is known by Indians and about Indians has passed from mouth to mouth - generation to generation. Stories that originated in the lodges and camp fires of days long gone still are told today, and without that effort the past would be lost."
"Sequoyah of the Cherokee developed an alphabet for his people so that the written word could become part of his people's legacy, but beyond that much of what is known by Indians and about Indians has passed from mouth to mouth - generation to generation. Stories that originated in the lodges and camp fires of days long gone still are told today, and without that effort the past would be lost."
Laurent's World Broom Collection
Laurent's World Broom Collection - "In 2003, the Museum of Anthropology accepted a collection of brooms compiled by Laurent Jean Pierre and Heather Butcher. The collection consists of 25 brooms from various locations around the world and are examples of traditional technology and manufacture."
Native Californian Cultures
Native Californian Cultures
"Over thousands of years, the Native peoples of the present state of California developed many complex cultures, with differing customs related to varied environments and histories. Native Californian Cultures is dedicated exclusively to displays drawn from the Museum's permanent collections from California, the world's largest and most comprehensive devoted to this region. In a "visible storage" style of display, about 500 objects illustrate the great diversity of the Californian peoples who live within the boundaries of the present state. By grouping objects according to common usage or object type, the similarities and differences among California peoples are made readily apparent."
"Over thousands of years, the Native peoples of the present state of California developed many complex cultures, with differing customs related to varied environments and histories. Native Californian Cultures is dedicated exclusively to displays drawn from the Museum's permanent collections from California, the world's largest and most comprehensive devoted to this region. In a "visible storage" style of display, about 500 objects illustrate the great diversity of the Californian peoples who live within the boundaries of the present state. By grouping objects according to common usage or object type, the similarities and differences among California peoples are made readily apparent."
Portraits of India: Markets, Merchants, and Artisans
Portraits of India: Markets, Merchants, and Artisans
"January 26- December 23, 2006This exhibit explores how people relate to objects through their occupations of producing, selling, and repairing them. The 48 images on display were chosen from a collection of about 1700 photographs taken by anthropologist Dr. Richard Lerner in 1968–70 and 1988–89. The three sections focus on artisans, merchants and service-providers. Supplementing these are a case of objects documented in the photos, and two video programs: an edited version of film footage shot by Lerner, and a series of still photographs of the Indian-American community in Berkeley, taken by Aditya Dhawan, an Indian architect, designer, and visual documentarian. Curated by Dr. Ira Jacknis with assistance from Amanda Maples."
"January 26- December 23, 2006This exhibit explores how people relate to objects through their occupations of producing, selling, and repairing them. The 48 images on display were chosen from a collection of about 1700 photographs taken by anthropologist Dr. Richard Lerner in 1968–70 and 1988–89. The three sections focus on artisans, merchants and service-providers. Supplementing these are a case of objects documented in the photos, and two video programs: an edited version of film footage shot by Lerner, and a series of still photographs of the Indian-American community in Berkeley, taken by Aditya Dhawan, an Indian architect, designer, and visual documentarian. Curated by Dr. Ira Jacknis with assistance from Amanda Maples."
Melvyl
Melvyl
"Melvyl is the catalog of materials available from the libraries of the ten UC campuses, and other research collections in the state. Most of the UC Berkeley affiliated libraries' collections are included in this catalog. Current UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff may request materials not owned by UC Berkeley through the online Request feature in Melvyl."
"Melvyl is the catalog of materials available from the libraries of the ten UC campuses, and other research collections in the state. Most of the UC Berkeley affiliated libraries' collections are included in this catalog. Current UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff may request materials not owned by UC Berkeley through the online Request feature in Melvyl."
The origins of kanji in Japan
The origins of kanji in Japan
"The word kanji literally means "Chinese characters," showing that the kanji used in Japanese writing are of Chinese origin. Japanese people, who originally had no writing system, borrowed the Chinese script to write their own language around the 5th century via Korea. Originally, writing was limited to writing not only using the Chinese characters but also using the Chinese language."
"The word kanji literally means "Chinese characters," showing that the kanji used in Japanese writing are of Chinese origin. Japanese people, who originally had no writing system, borrowed the Chinese script to write their own language around the 5th century via Korea. Originally, writing was limited to writing not only using the Chinese characters but also using the Chinese language."
Chinese Symbols - Pictures or Letters?
Chinese Symbols - Pictures or Letters?
"The earliest symbols in the development of Chinese writing were pictographic, that is they graphically depicted certain objects. The symbol for the word "dog" was a picture of a dog, the symbol for the word "tiger" was a picture of a tiger, etc. It is important to emphasize, however, that despite their graphic resemblance, these symbols were secondary to the sound value of words in spoken language. Later on, additional symbols were developed mainly on the basis of phonetic similarities between words."
"The earliest symbols in the development of Chinese writing were pictographic, that is they graphically depicted certain objects. The symbol for the word "dog" was a picture of a dog, the symbol for the word "tiger" was a picture of a tiger, etc. It is important to emphasize, however, that despite their graphic resemblance, these symbols were secondary to the sound value of words in spoken language. Later on, additional symbols were developed mainly on the basis of phonetic similarities between words."
Walborg Ndzki -- A Hungarian lady
Walborg Ndzki -- A Hungarian lady
"Students of human nature assure us -- and all must agree with them -- that the three controlling influences in the formation of character are heredity, environment and education. The story of Walborg Ndzki's life goes to prove this belief.
"To the Anglo-Saxon ear the name Walborg has rather a masculine sound, yet it is one of the most favored names for the gentler sex in Norway. This is how it came to be given to one of the most beautiful Hungarian women of modern times.
"Early in the century Adolph Lassen, a young architect, left his native Christiania to seek his fortune at Budapest, where great public works were being undertaken. With the clear brain, strong fame and thoroughness of his race Adolph Lassen soon found a place and prospered greatly. He became a great builder, a daring speculator along productive lines and finally a very rich man.
"In the midst of Lassen's success there came to Budapest, ever famous for its beautiful and winsome women, a certain Mena Ndzki, the daughter of a morganatic marriage between Prince Louis Ndzki of Hungary and a young gypsy singer and dancer, whose grace, beauty and varied accomplishments made her admirers willing to die for her and to kill each other."
"Students of human nature assure us -- and all must agree with them -- that the three controlling influences in the formation of character are heredity, environment and education. The story of Walborg Ndzki's life goes to prove this belief.
"To the Anglo-Saxon ear the name Walborg has rather a masculine sound, yet it is one of the most favored names for the gentler sex in Norway. This is how it came to be given to one of the most beautiful Hungarian women of modern times.
"Early in the century Adolph Lassen, a young architect, left his native Christiania to seek his fortune at Budapest, where great public works were being undertaken. With the clear brain, strong fame and thoroughness of his race Adolph Lassen soon found a place and prospered greatly. He became a great builder, a daring speculator along productive lines and finally a very rich man.
"In the midst of Lassen's success there came to Budapest, ever famous for its beautiful and winsome women, a certain Mena Ndzki, the daughter of a morganatic marriage between Prince Louis Ndzki of Hungary and a young gypsy singer and dancer, whose grace, beauty and varied accomplishments made her admirers willing to die for her and to kill each other."
Budapest nightlife in 1916
Budapest nightlife in 1916
As war takes its daily toll of thousands and the black mourning on the doors of the houses spreads slowly but surely over the town like a hideous tide the psychology of the cities becomes more and more apparent. Each capital of Europe has its individual, unique method of bolstering up its courage.
London hangs doggedly and grimly to its motto, "Business as usual."
Paris prostrates itself, deep in grief, in a prolonged heroic spasm of self-denial and emotional but contained patriotism.
Berlin is silent, solemn, sober in the transports of religious devotion. Petrograd, calm, practical, is curtailing its wastrel tendencies.
Vienna is chastened and quiet.
Budapest sings on, covering its heartaches with laughter, music and melody.
As war takes its daily toll of thousands and the black mourning on the doors of the houses spreads slowly but surely over the town like a hideous tide the psychology of the cities becomes more and more apparent. Each capital of Europe has its individual, unique method of bolstering up its courage.
London hangs doggedly and grimly to its motto, "Business as usual."
Paris prostrates itself, deep in grief, in a prolonged heroic spasm of self-denial and emotional but contained patriotism.
Berlin is silent, solemn, sober in the transports of religious devotion. Petrograd, calm, practical, is curtailing its wastrel tendencies.
Vienna is chastened and quiet.
Budapest sings on, covering its heartaches with laughter, music and melody.
French cultural icons
French cultural icons
"Who is this woman with the red Phrygian bonnet who has come to be the symbol of France? Supermodels and actresses have posed for sculptures in her likeness. What is it about this woman that makes her a cultural icon? This module introduces the student to the figure of Marianne and reflects on her historical significance. It is the beginning of a larger discussion of what constitutes the importance of cultural icons in determining the evolving identity of a people."
"Who is this woman with the red Phrygian bonnet who has come to be the symbol of France? Supermodels and actresses have posed for sculptures in her likeness. What is it about this woman that makes her a cultural icon? This module introduces the student to the figure of Marianne and reflects on her historical significance. It is the beginning of a larger discussion of what constitutes the importance of cultural icons in determining the evolving identity of a people."
Barbie as Cultural Icon
Barbie as Cultural Icon
"Doll makers came to realize the enormous cultural force embodied in Barbie. She was instrumental in illustrating the complex indentification process through which children become involved with and attached to a toy and demonstrated the power of a doll as an idol. Marketers were quick to see how critical personality was in promoting loyalty. However, Barbie was not just another personality in the age of mass marketing. She still persists today as a cultural icon - offering a shared point of reference for members of American
society while adapting to the cultural differences of each individual. Barbie's identity is ambiguous, or maybe rather open-ended."
"Doll makers came to realize the enormous cultural force embodied in Barbie. She was instrumental in illustrating the complex indentification process through which children become involved with and attached to a toy and demonstrated the power of a doll as an idol. Marketers were quick to see how critical personality was in promoting loyalty. However, Barbie was not just another personality in the age of mass marketing. She still persists today as a cultural icon - offering a shared point of reference for members of American
society while adapting to the cultural differences of each individual. Barbie's identity is ambiguous, or maybe rather open-ended."
Ulysses by James Joyce
"You know Manningham's story of the burgher's wife who bade Dick Burbage to her bed after she had seen him in Richard III and how Shakespeare, overhearing, without more ado about nothing, took the cow by the horns and, when Burbage came knocking at the gate, answered from the capon's blankets: William the Conqueror came before Richard III." (Ulysses by James Joyce)
Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs Online Catalog
Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs Online Catalog
"The Prints & Photographs Online Catalog (PPOC) provides access through group or item records to about 65% of the Division's holdings, as well as to some images found in other units of the Library of Congress. Many of the catalog records are accompanied by digital images--about one million digital images in all."
"The Prints & Photographs Online Catalog (PPOC) provides access through group or item records to about 65% of the Division's holdings, as well as to some images found in other units of the Library of Congress. Many of the catalog records are accompanied by digital images--about one million digital images in all."
The Database of Intentions
John Battelle, The Search: Business and Culture in the Age of Google
John Battelle's Searchblog: The Database of Intentions
"The Database of Intentions is simply this: The aggregate results of every search ever entered, every result list ever tendered, and every path taken as a result. It lives in many places, but three or four places in particular hold a massive amount of this data (ie MSN, Google, and Yahoo). This information represents, in aggregate form, a place holder for the intentions of humankind - a massive database of desires, needs, wants, and likes that can be discovered, supoenaed, archived, tracked, and exploited to all sorts of ends. Such a beast has never before existed in the history of culture, but is almost guaranteed to grow exponentially from this day forward. This artifact can tell us extraordinary things about who we are and what we want as a culture. And it has the potential to be abused in equally extraordinary fashion."
John Battelle's Searchblog: The Database of Intentions
"The Database of Intentions is simply this: The aggregate results of every search ever entered, every result list ever tendered, and every path taken as a result. It lives in many places, but three or four places in particular hold a massive amount of this data (ie MSN, Google, and Yahoo). This information represents, in aggregate form, a place holder for the intentions of humankind - a massive database of desires, needs, wants, and likes that can be discovered, supoenaed, archived, tracked, and exploited to all sorts of ends. Such a beast has never before existed in the history of culture, but is almost guaranteed to grow exponentially from this day forward. This artifact can tell us extraordinary things about who we are and what we want as a culture. And it has the potential to be abused in equally extraordinary fashion."
First Armageddon Battle
First Armageddon Battle
"Although the Lord has been pleased usually to use men in connection with His work, not only as typical characters, but also as evangels of the Gospel, nevertheless the Scriptures give us pictures of noble women who, because of the delinquency of men, have been used and almost forced into public service by God's providence. Notable amongst the instances of such in the Bible is the case of Mrs. Deborah. She perceived how neglect of the Divine Law had borne fruit in the subjugation of her people. She perceived that this was spreading throughout the land of Canaan, and that what was needed was a guide to point the people to the right way--back to God. The Canaanites, whom they had not conquered, had conquered them."
"Although the Lord has been pleased usually to use men in connection with His work, not only as typical characters, but also as evangels of the Gospel, nevertheless the Scriptures give us pictures of noble women who, because of the delinquency of men, have been used and almost forced into public service by God's providence. Notable amongst the instances of such in the Bible is the case of Mrs. Deborah. She perceived how neglect of the Divine Law had borne fruit in the subjugation of her people. She perceived that this was spreading throughout the land of Canaan, and that what was needed was a guide to point the people to the right way--back to God. The Canaanites, whom they had not conquered, had conquered them."
Armageddon
Revelation 16:16: "And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon."
http://www.gotquestions.org/battle-Armageddon.html
"Armageddon, which means “mountain of Megiddo,” is a valley which will be the site of the final battle in the end times. Armageddon has become known as the battle in which God will intervene and destroy the armies of the antichrist (Revelation 16:16; 20:1-3, 7-10)."
http://www.gotquestions.org/battle-Armageddon.html
"Armageddon, which means “mountain of Megiddo,” is a valley which will be the site of the final battle in the end times. Armageddon has become known as the battle in which God will intervene and destroy the armies of the antichrist (Revelation 16:16; 20:1-3, 7-10)."
Friday, March 24, 2006
Copyright Basics
Copyright Basics
"Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, U.S. Code) to the authors of 'original works of authorship,' including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works."
"Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, U.S. Code) to the authors of 'original works of authorship,' including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works."
Why Are Babies Born with Blue Eyes?
Why Are Babies Born with Blue Eyes?
"You inherit your eye color from your parents, but no matter what the color is now, it was probably blue when you were born. Why? Melanin, the brown pigment molecule that colors your skin, hair, and eyes, hasn't been deposited in the irises of your eyes. The iris is the colored part of the eye that controls the amount of light that is allowed to enter. Some other animals are born with blue eyes, too, such as kittens."
"You inherit your eye color from your parents, but no matter what the color is now, it was probably blue when you were born. Why? Melanin, the brown pigment molecule that colors your skin, hair, and eyes, hasn't been deposited in the irises of your eyes. The iris is the colored part of the eye that controls the amount of light that is allowed to enter. Some other animals are born with blue eyes, too, such as kittens."
The IRS saving you money: Do You Need to File a Federal Income Tax Return?
Do You Need to File a Federal Income Tax Return?
"Many people will file a 2005 Federal income tax return even though the income on the return was below the filing requirement. The questions below will help you determine if you need to file a Federal Income Tax return or if you need to stop your withholding so you will not have to file an unnecessary return in the future.
"The Internal Revenue Service is providing this information as a part of our customer service and outreach efforts to Reduce Taxpayer Burden and Processing Costs. Changing your withholding and/or not filing Unnecessary Returns will save both you and the government time and money."
"Many people will file a 2005 Federal income tax return even though the income on the return was below the filing requirement. The questions below will help you determine if you need to file a Federal Income Tax return or if you need to stop your withholding so you will not have to file an unnecessary return in the future.
"The Internal Revenue Service is providing this information as a part of our customer service and outreach efforts to Reduce Taxpayer Burden and Processing Costs. Changing your withholding and/or not filing Unnecessary Returns will save both you and the government time and money."
The Diamond Sutra - Holy Book of the Buddhist
The Diamond Sutra - Holy Book of the Buddhist
"Subhuti, this is how the Boddhisattva should think in his heart. All sentient beings of whichever kind, those born from the egg, those born from the womb, those born from moisture, those born by means of transformation, whether they have a physical form or not, whether they possess a capacity to think or not, whether they exempt from possessing a thinking capacity or not, I will help all these beings to enter Infinite Nirvana and will liberate them. Yet when I liberate these immesurable, incalculable, boundless numbers of sentient beings, in reality no sentient being attains liberation. Why is this, Subhuti? Because if the Bodhisattva cherishes the idea of Ego, the idea of Man, the idea of sentient being, or the idea of life, he is not a Boddhisattva anymore."
"Subhuti, this is how the Boddhisattva should think in his heart. All sentient beings of whichever kind, those born from the egg, those born from the womb, those born from moisture, those born by means of transformation, whether they have a physical form or not, whether they possess a capacity to think or not, whether they exempt from possessing a thinking capacity or not, I will help all these beings to enter Infinite Nirvana and will liberate them. Yet when I liberate these immesurable, incalculable, boundless numbers of sentient beings, in reality no sentient being attains liberation. Why is this, Subhuti? Because if the Bodhisattva cherishes the idea of Ego, the idea of Man, the idea of sentient being, or the idea of life, he is not a Boddhisattva anymore."
Avatamsaka Sutra 2
"Thus have I heard:
"At one the time the Buddha was in the land of Magadha, in a state of purity, at the site of enlightenment, having just realized true awareness. The ground was solid and firm, made of diamond, adorned with exquisite jewel discs and myriad precious flowers, with pure clear crystals. The Ocean of Characteristics of the various colors appeared over an infinite extent. There were banners of precious stones, constantly emitting shining light and producing beautiful sounds. Nets of myriad gems and garlands of exquisitely scented flowers hung all around. The finest jewels appeared spontaneously, raining inexhaustible quantities of gems and beautiful flowers all over the Earth. There were rows of jewel trees, their branches and foliage lustrous and luxuriant. By the Buddha’s spiritual power, he caused all the adornments of this enlightenment sight to be reflected therein."
"At one the time the Buddha was in the land of Magadha, in a state of purity, at the site of enlightenment, having just realized true awareness. The ground was solid and firm, made of diamond, adorned with exquisite jewel discs and myriad precious flowers, with pure clear crystals. The Ocean of Characteristics of the various colors appeared over an infinite extent. There were banners of precious stones, constantly emitting shining light and producing beautiful sounds. Nets of myriad gems and garlands of exquisitely scented flowers hung all around. The finest jewels appeared spontaneously, raining inexhaustible quantities of gems and beautiful flowers all over the Earth. There were rows of jewel trees, their branches and foliage lustrous and luxuriant. By the Buddha’s spiritual power, he caused all the adornments of this enlightenment sight to be reflected therein."
Avatamsaka Sutra
Avatamsaka Sutra
"Moreover, good man, to transfer all merits and virtues universally is explained like this: all merits and virtues, from the first vow, to pay homage and respect up to and including the vow to accommodate and benefit all living beings throughout out the Dharma realm (cosmos) and to the limits of empty space. I vow all living beings will be constantly happy without sickness or suffering. I vow that no one will succeed in doing any evil, but that all will quickly perfect their cultivation of good karma. I vow to shut the door to evil destinies and open the right paths of humans, gods and that of Nirvana. I will stand in for living beings and receive all the extremely severe fruits of suffering which they bring around with their evil karma. I will liberate all these beings and ultimately bring them to accomplish unsurpassed Bodhi (Buddhahood). The Bodhisattva cultivates transference’s in this way.
"Even when the realms of empty space are exhausted, the realms f living beings are exhausted, the karma’s of living beings are exhausted, and the afflictions of living beings are exhausted, I will transfer all merits and virtues endlessly, continuously, in thought after thought without cease. My body, speech and mind never weary of these deeds."
"Moreover, good man, to transfer all merits and virtues universally is explained like this: all merits and virtues, from the first vow, to pay homage and respect up to and including the vow to accommodate and benefit all living beings throughout out the Dharma realm (cosmos) and to the limits of empty space. I vow all living beings will be constantly happy without sickness or suffering. I vow that no one will succeed in doing any evil, but that all will quickly perfect their cultivation of good karma. I vow to shut the door to evil destinies and open the right paths of humans, gods and that of Nirvana. I will stand in for living beings and receive all the extremely severe fruits of suffering which they bring around with their evil karma. I will liberate all these beings and ultimately bring them to accomplish unsurpassed Bodhi (Buddhahood). The Bodhisattva cultivates transference’s in this way.
"Even when the realms of empty space are exhausted, the realms f living beings are exhausted, the karma’s of living beings are exhausted, and the afflictions of living beings are exhausted, I will transfer all merits and virtues endlessly, continuously, in thought after thought without cease. My body, speech and mind never weary of these deeds."
Wanbu Huayanjing Pagoda: Hohhot Tourist Attractions
Wanbu Huayanjing Pagoda: Hohhot Tourist Attractions
"Wanbu Huayanjing Pagoda stands eleven miles east of the city. It used to be a place where nearly ten thousand volumes of Huayan Scripture were preserved and so got its name. Wanbu means ten thousand volumes and Huayanjing means Huayan Scripture. The pagoda is white all through thus has another name White Pagoda (Bai Ta)."
"Wanbu Huayanjing Pagoda stands eleven miles east of the city. It used to be a place where nearly ten thousand volumes of Huayan Scripture were preserved and so got its name. Wanbu means ten thousand volumes and Huayanjing means Huayan Scripture. The pagoda is white all through thus has another name White Pagoda (Bai Ta)."
John Kennedy
John Kennedy
"Shortly after his inauguration, Kennedy permitted a band of Cuban exiles, already armed and trained, to invade their homeland. The attempt to overthrow the regime of Fidel Castro was a failure. Soon thereafter, the Soviet Union renewed its campaign against West Berlin. Kennedy replied by reinforcing the Berlin garrison and increasing the Nation's military strength, including new efforts in outer space. Confronted by this reaction, Moscow, after the erection of the Berlin Wall, relaxed its pressure in central Europe."
"Shortly after his inauguration, Kennedy permitted a band of Cuban exiles, already armed and trained, to invade their homeland. The attempt to overthrow the regime of Fidel Castro was a failure. Soon thereafter, the Soviet Union renewed its campaign against West Berlin. Kennedy replied by reinforcing the Berlin garrison and increasing the Nation's military strength, including new efforts in outer space. Confronted by this reaction, Moscow, after the erection of the Berlin Wall, relaxed its pressure in central Europe."
Buddha Images
Buddha Images
"Buddha images provide a serene and reassuring reminder of the basic tenets of Buddhist religion. Just as Buddhist religion is practiced in many different ways, Buddhist imagery also serves a wide variety of ritual purposes and has different meanings for different people."
"Buddha images provide a serene and reassuring reminder of the basic tenets of Buddhist religion. Just as Buddhist religion is practiced in many different ways, Buddhist imagery also serves a wide variety of ritual purposes and has different meanings for different people."
The International Dunhuang Project
The International Dunhuang Project
"IDP is a ground-breaking international collaboration based at the British Library to make information and images of more than 100,000 manuscripts, paintings, textiles and artefacts from Dunhuang and other Silk Road sites freely available on the Internet.
"The high quality colour images and historically accurate information are searchable on the IDP DATABASE. Items are shown in context, with bibliographies, maps, photographs, site plans and other information relating to their provenance, history and present condition. This gives the scholar, the student and the layman a unique insight into Silk Road life during the first millennium AD."
"IDP is a ground-breaking international collaboration based at the British Library to make information and images of more than 100,000 manuscripts, paintings, textiles and artefacts from Dunhuang and other Silk Road sites freely available on the Internet.
"The high quality colour images and historically accurate information are searchable on the IDP DATABASE. Items are shown in context, with bibliographies, maps, photographs, site plans and other information relating to their provenance, history and present condition. This gives the scholar, the student and the layman a unique insight into Silk Road life during the first millennium AD."
Front Page: Celebrating 100 Years of the British Newspaper 1906-2006
Forthcoming exhibition at the British Library
"Newspaper front pages grab our attention on a daily basis. How many of these headlines do you recognise and do you know the stories behind them? This new exhibition looks at the growth and development of the last 100 years of the British Newspaper through a selection of front pages. You will discover how the stories which make the front page are reported, and how and why they are selected by editors and journalists. You will also appreciate why newspapers, throwaway items by day, are a treasure-trove of social history."
"Newspaper front pages grab our attention on a daily basis. How many of these headlines do you recognise and do you know the stories behind them? This new exhibition looks at the growth and development of the last 100 years of the British Newspaper through a selection of front pages. You will discover how the stories which make the front page are reported, and how and why they are selected by editors and journalists. You will also appreciate why newspapers, throwaway items by day, are a treasure-trove of social history."
Welcome to the blog
This blog is about cultural icons and images, that is, graphic images that determine how we perceive the world around us. Althougn most of these icons vary from culture to culture, some of them appear to be universal. These are the ones Jung would call "archetypes" or Plato "ideas."
Here we would like to gather these images together. But not just images. We also want to collect textual information that is iconic in nature.
Here we would like to gather these images together. But not just images. We also want to collect textual information that is iconic in nature.
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