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Aztec Ear Spools, Tools, Figurines
In the Preclassic era, obsidian was used for creating ear spools, tools and jewerly. Earspools therefore, became a popular motif on Aztec and Toltec figurines.
aztecs • aztec figurines • aztec art • ear spools • obsidian ear spools

Rus Ceramic Art: Gzhel Porcelain
Porcelain art craft it was the first in the Rus that is so indicative of the wonderful ceramics that come from the Rus. See & get the "bug" to own this beautiful art craft.
gzhel • majollica • rus • russian • ukraine

Lladro - Fine Spanish Figurines
From humble beginnings, Lladro porcelain is fast becoming a household and worldwide name, and a collection craze for the wealthy, with a presence in over 120 countries.
lladro porcelain • fine porcelain europe • spanish ceramics • chinese discovered porcelain • "porcelain city"

Metal Horses I Have Known II
Some time ago, I reviewed ‘Metal Horse Collections’ by Carolyn Marin. Much to my delight, she has already issued a spinoff of this landmark collectors book. The first was published in 2001, and contained metal horse figurines plus many various items with a metal horse motif. With the feedback of her collector friends, and readers, the new edition, ‘Metal Horse Figurines’, is quite an improvement. It features figurines, almost 1000 of them!
metal horses • collecting • carolyn martin • leo pando

Art of the Cyclades
The prehistoric Cycladic culture made distinctive and strange yet elegant statues of an almost extraterrestrial appearance.
cycladic art • white marble statuette • cycladic figurine • harp player • female idol figurine

Stangl Pottery, an American Original
Despite the evolution of Stangl Pottery from Fulper to Pfaltzgraf, its colorful dinnerware and bird figurines continue to be highly sought after by collectors.
stangl • stangl birds • stangl dinnerware • fulper • haeger

Make a Mary Garden
Learn how to plant a heavenly flower garden full peace and symbolism of the Virgin Mary. Reviving the medieval art of the Mary Garden with some additional modern ideas.
create a mary garden • mary statue • mary figurine • mary flowers • peace garden

Çatalhöyük: The Origin of Wicca?
Can the ancient site of Çatalhöyükthe tell us anything about the origins of Wicca?
çatalhöyük • goddess movement • wicca • mother goddess • james mellaart

Best Museums in Sardinia, Italy
From bronze figurines, traditional costumes and musical instruments to a former mining school, Sardinia's museums cover a range of interesting topics.
best museums in sardinia • italian island • archaeology in cagliari • mining in iglesias • traditions in nuoro

Prehistoric Female Art Works
Art guide "30,000 Years of Art" from Phaidon Press presents prehistoric female figurines from Malta, Chad, and Pakistan in full-page detailed photographs.
clay tomb art • 30000 years of art • sleeping lady of malta • beautiful ladies from chad • petroglyphs

Zeus on the Loose
A card game that is so mythologically fun, children don't even realize they are practicing their math skills!
math • game • educational • cards • review

What's This Sacred Space Stuff?
An article that discusses what sacred space might be to you.
sacred space • shamanism • paganism • altars

Dedicating Sacred Space at Home
Creating sacred space in the home is vital for those who practise the myriad forms of Paganism, and can be as festive or as low-key as desired.
sacred space • building a pagan altar • altar adornments • holiday decorations • inspirational art

Incorporate Themes Into Your Decor
Pull your decorating ideas and elements together with themes. Using motifs to create that finished look is one of the secrets of good interior design.
interior design • decorating • interior decorating • themes in decorating • motifs in decorating

The Ghost of Maple Grove Inn
Legend: Innocent man, declared "guilty" by kangaroo court and lynched in the tavern, vowed to remain earthbound. Since then, paranormal phenomena have been documented.
maple grove inn ghost • haunted pennsylvania restaurant • haunted maple grove inn • alburtis pa haunted place • paranormal phenomena

Imbolc Crafts
Get crafty for Imbolc. Make Brigid's crosses, candle wheels, and more.
imbolc • candlemas • brigid • brigit • brigid's cross

Grandparents as Tools for Language Learning (Part II of II)
One of the strongest regrets I’ve heard voiced by the grandchildren and great grandchildren of immigrants is that they never took the time to learn language from their grandparents. As a grandparent, even if you know only a few words in Norwegian, you have the opportunity to open the doors for your grandchildren into their heritage and the international community. It is hoped that the strategies listed here will guide you in stimulating your grandchild’s interest in, and understanding of, the language.
grandparents • grandchildren • learning norwegian • language loss • heritage

Archaeology for the Masses
A short introductory article about archaeology featuring the views of Dr. Anna Roosevelt.
archaeology • archaeologist • natural science • dig • discover

Part Two: The Mysteries of Teotihuacan
Mysteries, myths and legends abound over the genesis and sudden collapse of Teotihuacan; ancient Mesoamerica's golden city. Was it a utopia created to appease angry gods, or the place where bloody human sacrifices began? Profound efforts are underway to unlock the secrets of this mysterious civilization, as archaeologists and anthropologists rebuild its past, without the benefit of any written record. Teotihuacan: Called by its survivors as "The Place where Time Began."
quetzalcoatl • feathered serpent • pyramid • mesoamerica • sacrifices

Casa Ole
After walking every store, searching every shelf, and loading our vehicle with all kinds of gifts, we are in desperate need of some delicious nourishment and a place to relax.
christmas shopping • restaurant • restaurants • casa ole • mexican food

Speedy Spring Cleaning
Spring clean your home from top to bottom! Follow these tips and you'll be on your way for a clean home.
house cleaning • household cleanliness • spring cleaning • clean houses • house windowsills

An American Buddhist Pilgrimage
A brief portrait of an American Buddhist holy site near Fort Collins, Colorado.
shambhala • stupa • chogyam trungpa • sakyong mipham rinpoche • dharmakaya

Bogota Attractions
Colombia is picking up more and more steam as a tourist destination as of late; as it should. This week's article will describe two of Bogota's best attractions: Museo de
zipaquira salt cathedral • museo del oro • bogota attractions • colombia • bogota

Finding Gdansk's History
Gdansk, on the Baltic Sea, has long been an important port town. Famous for amber, shipping, and the workers' union Solidarity, Gdansk history is not hard to find.
finding gdansk history • gdansk history • poland port city • gdansk maritime history • birthplace of solidarity

We Bought The Whole Thing.
We went to estate sale and saw that there was going to be a lot of stuff left so we.....
rv • lifstyle • trailer • motorhome • flea market

World Figure Skating Museum
Colorado Springs, Colorado has become a training ground for top figure skaters. Therefore, It's a natural home for this outstanding museum that chronicles the sport.
world figure skating museum • dorothy hamill • scott hamilton • andy warhol • norman rockwell

World of Warcraft Jewel Crafting
Jewel crafting allows players who have the Burning Crusade to make trinkets, necklaces and gems that fit in the sockets of other items.
world of warcraft • jewel crafting • trade • skill • player

Collecting For Kids
Here comes summer and a fun way to spend your time is collecting something special. Here are some ideas for great things kids can find to collect.
collecting for kids • things children collect • what to collect • starting a new collection • travel collections

Elephant Art Could Become Big
Elephants don't have an easy life. They're too big for their own good. They eat too much. They need too much area to roam around in while they look for food. While they look for food they damage trees, shrubs, gardens, people--whatever is in their way. African elephants face the ivory problem: they've got it; man wants it. Asian elephants face hunger because they can't find work.
elephant • thailand • indonesia • elephants • painting

Lawn Art Heaven in the Shenandoah Valley
One of the most interesting lawn art exhibitions in the Mid-Atlantic States lies in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. From alligators to zebras, this place has it all in solid durable concrete.
lawn art • shenadoah valley gardens • concrete lawn ornaments • virginia • garden paths

Lighten Up for Summer
Suggestions for turning your "winter" decor into "summer" without spending a penny.
interior decorating • budget decorating • summer decorating • easy slipcovers • room decor

Magical Amulets and Spells of Thailand
An introduction to the magical amulets, talismans and spells of traditional Thai culture.
thailand • magic • amulet • talisman • buddha

Paradox by John Meaney
Meaney is regular Interzone contributor. Volume 1 of a new British space opera trilogy introduces Tom Corcoran (similar to Paul Atreides from Dune) and his cat Paradox.
paradox • john meaney • nulapeiron volume 1 • greg egan • mary turzillo

Spot Color
The improvement that came to photography in 1861 is that color was brought to the whole picture. But where the twain shall meet today is in only one spot.
imagination • common • thought • catharsis • art

TOURMALINE: NATURE'S COLORFUL GIFT
TOURMALINE: NATURE'S COLORFUL GIFT presents general information about one of Nature's most unusual and colorful gemstones.
siberite • dravite • indicolite • schorl • elbaite

What If You Give a Gift and No One Likes It?
Discussion of the importance not of fulfilling cultural obligations to purchase just any gift as long as gifts are purchased, but to take the time and effort to know what it is a recipient would appreciate having as a gift, and the bond this reinforces between giver and receiver.
gift • gifts • recipient • spiritual • gift-giving

A Pagan Nativity Scene
Creating a nativity scene to reflect a Pagan's beliefs can represent his or her faith in a festive and spiritual display.
pagan nativity scene • yule diorama • magickal woodland creatures • forest animals • golden acorn

Cloth Doll As Art
Developement of how the simple cloth doll has become revered as an object of art.
art • cloth doll • artists • magazines • books

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