Culture 2024, December

Piercing "Prince Albert"

Piercing "Prince Albert"

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It can be assumed that the foreskin, held together by a ring, resembles a double-breasted frock coat, also known as "Prince Albert", hence the name. Like most other types, this jewelry piercing has its roots in practices developed in gay communities in the twentieth century, and became widely known when piercings began to appear in popular culture in the late 1970s

Noah's son Ham: a biblical story about a generational curse

Noah's son Ham: a biblical story about a generational curse

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According to the Bible, Noah's son Shem is the first-born, and he is especially honored because he is the ancestor of the Semitic peoples, including the Jews. They lived in Syria, Palestine, Chaldea, Assyria, Elam, Arabia. The languages they spoke included the following: Hebrew, Aramaic, Arabic and Assyrian

Jupiter - god of the sky and patron of Rome

Jupiter - god of the sky and patron of Rome

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Jupiter is the god of the Roman pantheon. He was identified with the supreme god of the ancient Greeks - Zeus. He had two brothers - Neptune and Pluto. Each of them ruled in a certain area of the Universe - the sky, the water element, the underworld. However, there were some differences

Priority of Zion - myth or reality?

Priority of Zion - myth or reality?

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The Priory of Sion is a supposedly existing European secret society that was founded in the eleventh century. Its intended purpose is to preserve and protect the original precepts of Christianity. It also acts as the custodian of the family tree of the descendants of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. Public interest in him was attracted thanks to a number of books, among which the publication, which became a bestseller, "Holy Blood and the Holy Grail" caused a lot of controversy

Chinese dragon - a symbol of prosperity

Chinese dragon - a symbol of prosperity

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With the formation of a feudal society in the Celestial Empire, the Chinese dragon became the exclusive symbol of the emperor, personifying his power and strength

Armenians and Russians: features of relations and interesting facts

Armenians and Russians: features of relations and interesting facts

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World history is rich in events: civilizations have changed, peoples have appeared and disappeared from the face of the Earth, states have been formed and collapsed. Most modern nationalities were formed by the 1st millennium of our era. The article will discuss the history of relations between two ancient ethnic groups: Armenians and Russians

Shevchenko Taras Grigorievich: biography, creativity

Shevchenko Taras Grigorievich: biography, creativity

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There are many talented people in the world. But so that several abilities are combined in one person is a rarity

What is Chernyakhov culture? Chernyakhov culture: origin and description

What is Chernyakhov culture? Chernyakhov culture: origin and description

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The Chernyakhov culture is one of the largest archaeological periods in the early history of the Slavs. It occupied a rather large space in the territories of modern Ukraine, Romania, Moldova and Russia. Geographically located mainly in the forest-steppe, forest, less often - in the steppe zones

Eagle Museums: description, addresses, features

Eagle Museums: description, addresses, features

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There are many interesting places in Orel. Museums undoubtedly play an important role in the cultural life of the city. After reading the article, you will get to know some of them, as well as find out where they are located and to whom they are dedicated

Spanish shame - what is it? Where did the expression come from?

Spanish shame - what is it? Where did the expression come from?

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From the article the reader learns about the stable expression "Spanish shame". What does it mean? Where did meme-phraseologism come from?

Archaeological monuments of Russia and the world. Types of archaeological sites

Archaeological monuments of Russia and the world. Types of archaeological sites

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Archaeological sites are rich sources of information about the past of mankind. The study of this historical information makes it possible to better understand the life of modern society

God Veles: history and modernity

God Veles: history and modernity

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Veles is the old Russian god of animals, livestock and we alth. He was second in importance after Perun. This deity was worshiped not only in antiquity, modern Orthodox pagans and Rodnovers continued to worship him

Dashed eyes. How to describe a woman's charming look

Dashed eyes. How to describe a woman's charming look

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What are they - blind eyes? Is there something special about them, what significance does science attach to them, and why are languid eyes so charming?

Japanese mythology and its features

Japanese mythology and its features

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Japan is a country full of mysteries. For almost two thousand years, it was isolated from the outside world, and this isolation made it possible to create an original culture. A striking example is the richest Japanese mythology

Double Surname: New Opportunities in Family Law

Double Surname: New Opportunities in Family Law

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According to Russian laws, a double surname, which is assigned to a minor child, must consist of the surnames of mother and father, but not of grandfather's or grandmother's

Presidential Library. B. N. Yeltsin Presidential Library

Presidential Library. B. N. Yeltsin Presidential Library

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The Presidential Library is located in one of the oldest and most beautiful cities not only in Russia, but in the whole world, St. Petersburg. The architectural solution makes everyone who gets there touched. The majesty and luxury endowed with the Russian Presidential Library is simply amazing

Basic rules of behavior on the road

Basic rules of behavior on the road

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The rules of conduct on the road are important and you need to know in order to protect yourself from risky situations. Failure to observe or violate the simplest norms of behavior on the roadway can lead to tragic consequences

"A car is not a luxury, but a means of transportation" - author and meaning

"A car is not a luxury, but a means of transportation" - author and meaning

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"A car is not a luxury, but a means of transportation." Do you know who the author of this phrase is? Do not delve into memory for a long time, now we will remind you

Gorgon Medusa. origin myth

Gorgon Medusa. origin myth

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If you carefully study the myths and legends of the ancient Greeks, it becomes clear that there were several Gorgons, but, after millennia, from memory we can reproduce the name of only one of them - Medusa

Festivals in Sochi-2017: music, cultural, sports, entertainment

Festivals in Sochi-2017: music, cultural, sports, entertainment

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Sochi is a famous beautiful Russian resort, the pearl of the Krasnodar Territory, the longest settlement in Russia and the first city in the country, which, after Moscow, hosted the Olympic Games. However, people come here not only to bask under the gentle southern sun, splash around in the Black Sea and get acquainted with a galaxy of amazing local attractions.

Armenian nose. Why do Armenians have big noses?

Armenian nose. Why do Armenians have big noses?

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Any nationality has characteristics that make it different from others. The Armenian profile is what you pay attention to when you see the representatives of Ararat. Armenians are distinguished not only by a prominent nose, but also by swarthy skin, large and deep dark eyes, a special outline of the lips, black eyebrows that can converge on the bridge of the nose. Needless to say, the appearance of the Armenians is very bright and memorable

Christmas carols for children

Christmas carols for children

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Winter is just around the corner, and with it come the long-awaited Christmas time. On this occasion, a collection of Christmas carols for children has been assembled. You can choose from folk songs, ditties, short and long poems in Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian

Joy is a feeling, an object or a person, the name of the settlement and a pseudonym

Joy is a feeling, an object or a person, the name of the settlement and a pseudonym

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In the Russian language there is such a lexical layer in which words are usually called archaisms. They are practically not used in modern speech. But the author of works about the past needs to know what, for example, the word “joy” means. This knowledge will also be useful to the reader who prefers historical novels or short stories

Rules for dating the parents of the bride and groom

Rules for dating the parents of the bride and groom

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Getting to know the parents of the bride and groom is an important event in the process of preparing for the wedding. If the parents of the young are strangers to each other, then the upcoming meeting is likely to cause excitement on all sides. How do the parents of the bride and groom meet? Are there any traditions of holding this meeting? Is it customary to give small gifts to new relatives, and if so, what kind of presents would be appropriate?

What is punk style? Punks: history, description, features

What is punk style? Punks: history, description, features

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Teenagers, in an effort to express their originality and protest against society, often adjoin different subcultures, the emergence of which is closely related to new trends in music

Roma nationality, its representatives

Roma nationality, its representatives

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Romans, Gypsies, Roma are a traditionally itinerant people originally from North India, spread all over the world, mainly in Europe

Tatar surnames: list. Tatar writers: names and surnames

Tatar surnames: list. Tatar writers: names and surnames

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Most Tatar surnames are a modified form of the name of one of the male ancestors in the family. In more ancient years, it came from the name of the father of the family, but at the beginning of the 19th century this trend gradually began to change, and with the advent of Soviet power, not only for the sons, but also for the grandchildren of the eldest in the family, a common surname was fixed for all

Museum of Tropinin and Moscow artists of his time

Museum of Tropinin and Moscow artists of his time

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Art fans, as well as people interested in the history of Russia in the 19th century, make up the main contingent of visitors to the Tropinin Museum

Ornaments of the peoples of the world: styles, motifs, patterns

Ornaments of the peoples of the world: styles, motifs, patterns

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The ornament testifies to the artistic reflection of the worldview and culture of peoples. What popular types of this fine art existed before, we learn about their meaning and variety of modern ornaments from the article

Beautiful statuses with meaning: about life, love and mood

Beautiful statuses with meaning: about life, love and mood

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Express your opinion and share your thoughts, beautiful statuses with meaning often help many. We present a selection that may seem interesting to the reader

Famous museums in Paris

Famous museums in Paris

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Paris is the cultural capital of all of Europe. Paris museums, exhibition halls, theaters, and art galleries attract tourists from all over the world. They come to this city not only to see the famous Eiffel Tower, but also to enjoy the beauties of the Museum of Erotic Art, walk through the Louvre, visit the famous exhibitions of heating pads or wax figures, as well as the Montparnasse Museum

Seven wonders of the world of our time: description

Seven wonders of the world of our time: description

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Time is fleeting. Civilizations are changing, leaving behind a grandiose architectural heritage. Unfortunately, everything is subject to destruction, especially what was built by human hands. That is why the ancient seven wonders of the world, the description of which is known to every culturally enlightened person, for the most part have not survived to our time

Literary places in Russia. Great Russian writers and poets

Literary places in Russia. Great Russian writers and poets

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Literary places in Russia annually gather admirers of true Russian literature. People come here to comprehend the soul of their favorite writer or poet. In the article we will talk about especially remarkable places where Russian writers grew up, lived and worked

Showroom - what is it? Showrooms in Moscow

Showroom - what is it? Showrooms in Moscow

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Clothes showroom is a place where products of one, sometimes several brands are offered to the attention of visitors. At the same time, in this hall, the client has the opportunity not only to examine the exhibited goods, but also to order their favorite samples of both the present and the future collection

Pretty face - what is it? Examples and difference of interpretations

Pretty face - what is it? Examples and difference of interpretations

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There are words that are not exactly obsolete, but have gone out of active speech use. Therefore, the question arises: a pretty face, what is it? The difficulty is also in the fact that this phrase has different, so to speak, emotional poles. It all depends on who speaks (man or woman), and who is called so: a guy or a girl

A smart person is what? concept

A smart person is what? concept

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A smart person is not uncommon. However, some develop their intellectual abilities to such an extent that they are recognized as the geniuses of our time

Universals - what is it? Examples

Universals - what is it? Examples

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Universals are something in common that unites a group of similar objects or phenomena. However, everything is not so simple. Try to figure it out, it's really entertaining

Macho is a man with a pronounced sex appeal

Macho is a man with a pronounced sex appeal

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Macho is every girl's dream. But do you really know what is hidden under this image? Maybe he is not worthy of your dreams at all?

World Festival of Youth and Students in Moscow: review, history and interesting facts

World Festival of Youth and Students in Moscow: review, history and interesting facts

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The Festival of Youth and Students in Moscow has been held three times in its 70-year history. From time to time it became more and more intense and interesting. Read all the details below

7 wonders of Bashkortostan. Monument to Salavat Yulaev. Epos "Ural-batyr". Shulgan-Tash cave. Mount Yangantau

7 wonders of Bashkortostan. Monument to Salavat Yulaev. Epos "Ural-batyr". Shulgan-Tash cave. Mount Yangantau

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7 wonders of Bashkortostan - this is a list of those sights of the Republic that every guest should get acquainted with. You are given a unique opportunity to touch these wonders without leaving your home