The word, Tattoo, comes from the Polynesian word, “tatao” which means “to tap” or “to mark something.”Captain James Cook introduced this word to the English during his voyage around the world in 1769. Captain Cook and his crew of the ship, The Endeavour, were welcomed with open arms by the friendly and uninhibited Tahitians (yeah, [...]

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The exhibit of “Excavating Egypt” will be presented at the Flint Institute in Flint, Michigan through January, 2007. The show will display over 200 of the most important finds of archaeologist Sir William Petrie. The significance of the show is in more than just the objects on display but is rather a testament to the [...]

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Archaeology is the study of the human past from its material remains, and therefore can make use of every conceivable subject in both arts and science. This factor gives it wide appeal and allows everyone to be involved.However, it also inevitably means that nobody can “know it all”. Much confusion seems to arise over archaeology’s [...]

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Aside from your family, friends and special someone, there is no better companion than your camera while traveling to a different destination. It does not matter whether you are using the latest digital camera or still stuck with the old 35mm film. Taking a camera with you is a must. Especially if you will be [...]

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If you’re a cat lover, you’ve probably had to deal with someone who thinks you might become a “crazy cat lady.” Just because you have a weakness for furry friends doesn’t mean that you’re weird, though. In fact, cat tattoo designs can be a surprisingly sexy way to show your love.One kind of cat tattoo [...]

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Egyptian culture has emerged from a process that had been going on for thousands of years. The nomad tribes of fishermen and hunters began to be stationary in villages in approximately 6000 BC, and after the adapting of agriculture in approximately 5000 BC, some of them grew to quite a substantial size.Other communities were also [...]

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