History
All starts with something, and afterwards it becomes history. We are all looking to the future to see what it brings but what about looking to our history to better understand the present and prepare the future in a better way?
"History" is about what has happened in the past that will help you increase you knowledge of the present and comprehend reactions and cultural habits. Understanding history is not about knowing facts only, it is about the waves of the past and how it inflicts the whole world still today.
Have a look at the various articles that discuss the various influences, the various cultures that have existed and maybe even see the links with strategy and marketing.
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Saint Nicolas - the celebration and its origines
Saint Nicolas, as celebrated in the Netherlands and part of Belgium and Germany is an ancient tradition linking Turkey, the Moors and Spain. A strange competition however is ongoing with Santa Claus, once very close to him.
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Saint Patrick’s Day - origins behind the Irish Holiday
Saint Patrick’s Day, is the Irish Holiday where every Irish pub is overfull with partying people. However, March the 17th, is more than just another occasion to celebrate. Learn more about the origins, the symbols and the place of the USA within Saint Patrick’s.
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The Assassins of Alamut - ancient Kamikazes from Persia
The Assassins of Alamut have gained a new notoriety with the novel by Vladimir Bartol and the current kamikaze activities in the Middle East. They are indeed one of the origins of the "Kamikaze". To die in honour for their beliefs and with a recompense to paradise was worth to live a tough life and to suffer. Even more intriguing: their name could indicate the roots for the "hasisch".
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The world wonders - a journey from the Greek to tomorrow’s new list
The list of the 7 world wonders is commonly known but since time there have been various lists. Why is the "Greek" one accepted, what about the UNESCO world heritage list and what can be expected for the new list of new7wonders?
