Sentences with phrase «world cultures during»

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The Googlers at Facebook were a bit like the Greeks during the rise of the Roman Empire: They brought lots of civilization and tech culture with them, but it was clear who was going to run the world in the near future.

It is also important to note that, during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, Western Europe was not the world center of education, of culture or of wealth.

During World War II the persecuted Christians threw a ringing challenge at comfortable, culture - adapted Christianity when they declared: «The first duty of the church is to be the church.»

And I suppose that you are using the word «comrade» as some sort of reference to Communism, which you associate with every person or idea that does not fit in with your ignorant view of the world, however during the Cold War the minority of the Middle Eastern Muslim cultures that hated the US tended to be even more hostile to the Soviets (who where officially Atheist).

The world has been in religion - cultural turmoil during the last two centuries, as the Western civilization has encroached into, penetrated, destroyed and dominated non-Western religions, cultures and civilizations on a global scale.

Most people think of the potato pancake as a Jewish dish eaten during Hanukkah, but potato pancakes of some sort exist in potato - eating cultures around the world.

The football culture I witnessed all over Europe and South Africa during the World Cup was fanastic and you can view all of the videos over on Football Nomad.

Exclusive commentary, photos and video as Andy and Patrick soak in the vibe, supporters and culture during the World Cup.

Elumelu, who gave this commendation during the AFC's 10th Anniversary celebrations of the corporation in Abuja, Nigeria this week, was also full of praises for the corporate governance culture exhibited and practiced by the AFC, adding that its impact has been felt not only in Africa, but by the world over.

Talbert founded the Christian Culture Club at the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church, served as a nurse in France during World War I and helped found the Phyllis Wheatley Club, the first Buffalo organization to affiliate with the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs.

In July 2011 during the News International hacking scandal, Farrelly, a member of the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, which had been pursuing the scandal since 2007, took evidence from Rupert Murdoch, his son James and former NI chief executive and News of the World and Sun editor Rebekah Brooks.

Western culture continued to develop with Christianization during the Middle Ages, the reform and modernization triggered by the Renaissance, and with globalization by successive European empires, that spread European ways of life and European educational methods around the world between the 16th and 20th centuries.

The European Academy of Sciences has been invited by the UNESCO to participate to its roundtable: «Galvanizing Science Education and Research for Fostering an Innovation Culture in the Arab Region», during the «World Science Forum».

In many ancient cultures around the world there is evidence of women gathering together during their periods, and suggestions that they were actually synchronized to the alpha - woman of their tribe.

Chris Kresser cited a number of healthy high - carb cultures, and noted that Okinawans became the world's longest - lived culture after being forced to an 85 % carb diet during World War II and its afterworld's longest - lived culture after being forced to an 85 % carb diet during World War II and its afterWorld War II and its aftermath.

Of course, due to the economic success of Europe and America during the 19th and 20th centuries its shared culture has spread throughout the world, either as a result of influence or in some cases colonialism.

Easter Around The World 1 Ethiopia - Easter meal, Easter services, White Clothing Germany - Decorating trees and branches, Passion Play, Easter Rabbit, Oberammergau Passion Play Greece - Red eggs, Osterfeuer - the lighting of bonfires Italy - Pope's Easter Mass in Saint Peter's Square Cyprus - Easter services, decorated candles, fires and bonfires Israel - The Via Dolorosa, the Palm Sunday procession, lighting of the «Holy Fire» in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Easter Around The World 2 Brazil - The Mardi Gras, Easter symbol - macela flower Mexico - «Pascua», woven plams, bonfires, passion plays - Iztapalapa Spain - «Dance of Death» in Gerona, tronos, the nazareno, «La Mona» cake, torrijas Sardinia - Procession of Sorrowful Mysteries Sweden - The Easter Wizard USA - The Whitehouse egg roll, the Easter Bonnet Parades Easter Around The World 3 France - «Cloche Volant» (Flying Bells), chocolate fish, «Poisson d'Avril» «Osterlammele» (lamb shaped biscuits) Lithuania - spring cleaning,» verbos», the «Easter Granny» (Velykų Senelė), sharing of hard boiled egg custom, egg rolling game Norway - Korsvandring (Cross Wandering), the «Riddu Riđđu» Sami culture festival Bermuda - Kite Flying Australia - the «Easter Bilby», festivals in Australia - Sydney Royal Easter Show, National Folk Festival, East Coast Blues and Roots Music Festival, Gospel Music Festival South American egg game - «Cascarones» These are ideal assemblies at any time during the Easter period.

During her reign, Christina expanded trade and industry, multiplied educational opportunities, sponsored the first Swedish newspaper, and made Sweden a world center for arts and culture.

Representatives and Ministers of Education and Culture of Latin America and the Caribbean gathered at the World Education Forum 2015 during the May 21 joint statement.

During Marco's tenure, he has established Green Dot as a leading agent of reform, establishing new high school and middle school transformation models, developing a collaborative labor and management culture, expanding Green Dot towards a national footprint, and creating a world - class school and instructional leadership model as well as an efficient central office to support the schools.

For instance, the development of European culture during Renaissance and Reformation diminished the scope of similar cultures and the whole world accepted the characteristics of modernity.

I was curious about their experience during World War I, when their native country and culture was vilified as the home of Huns, brutes and monsters.

Look here for stunning facts, amazing photos, and an unparalleled list of VIP supporters who have been part of this iconic and historic part of our national culture and efforts to build a more humane world during the last century.

Trace the dramatic wartime history of place that served as the Austria - Italian frontline during World War I, and discover surprising cultures within charming villages, where the ancient customs of the Ladin people still thrive and Austrian and Italian influences seamlessly blend.

During their journey, Océane et Alexandre will stay in homes of the GuesttoGuest community and discover the member's dreams and experiences regarding home exchange, and more importantly how this way of traveling has opened their eyes to a new world of culture.

During the session, Dr. Alexis Tam, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government elaborated the city's historic and cultural roots, which can make a strong tie that connects Macao with peoples of different regions around the world, with more friendly visits, exchanges and cooperation based on Macao's diverse cultural gems, such as cultural heritage, religion, Macanese community, returned overseas Chinese and immigrants as well as historic connections with Portugal.

Time your trip well and you can immerse yourself in the abundant surf culture during the Noosa Longboard Pro, which attracts surfers from all corners of the world.

The city itself is rich in culture and history, and is particularly famous as the location of the Ludendorff Bridge, a strategically important Rhine crossing which - crucially for the Allied war effort - was captured by the US army during the Second World War.

A favourite accommodation of corporate executives during weeknights, the Quest Apartments World Square caters as successfully to to visitors to Sydney on weekends, who wish to explore some of Australia's premier city's culture including - the Spanish Quarter, Chinatown, The Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre located in Darling Harbour.

During Nepal trip, the Annapurna Base camp trek let you through the various fantastic backgrounds and culture including Mt. Annapurna (10th highest mountain in the world) and Mt. Machapuchhre (Fishtail).

Click below to view the Breaking Travel News interview with the Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Gafoor, the Maldives Minister for Tourism, Arts & Culture during World Travel Market.

Optional: If you are travelling during the month of August, it is well worth spending two nights in Kandy for an unforgettable spectacle of culture as the city of Kandy comes alive during the Esala Perahera which is the world's oldest, religious and cultural pageant.

The attractions during the Maharajas Express train tour include a heady mix of World Heritage Sites, wildlife, art, culture and royalty along with some unique insider experiences at some select destinations.

During World War II New York became a meeting point for various cultures.

There's no better time to visit and get a taste of the current landscape than during the Triennial: This year's is co-curated by artist Ryan Trecartin and curator Lauren Cornell, gathering recent works from artists around the world that explore today's hyper - connected media culture.

On view are many never before exhibited works, including watershed pieces from the AfriCOBRA period, as well as works reflective of the epiphany Williams had when first visiting Africa for Festac» 77, the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture, plus multi-media pieces created throughout the 1980s, 90s and early 2000s during the artist's time in Asia and Europe, along with select contemporary works.

New York, a celebrated capital of contemporary culture, also hosted two remarkable World's Fairs during the 20th century, in 1939 - 40 and in 1964 - 65, which especially outside of the United States are not well known yet.

The exhibition explores the world of art and culture in Italy during the interwar years.

Gema Álava's work will be exhibited in collective exhibitions during the II WORLD SUMMIT OF THE ARTS, from March to June, in the House of Culture of Quito and in the Archaeological Museum of Cochasquí, Ecuador.

This exhibition addressed the widespread societal transformation, engendered by Japan's new openness to the outside world during the nineteenth century which greatly impacted the print culture known as Ukiyo - e that flourished in the theater and courtesan quarters of Edo (modern Tokyo).

The themes, for the show, developed from the artist's experiences of migrant culture in Melbourne during the 1960's and extended on to issues integral to the European diaspora at the end of the 2nd World War.

The newest to be unveiled is by Miami artist Michelle Weinberg, measuring 168 by 24 feet, inspired by dazzle camouflage painting applied to warships during World War I and in conjunction with the exhibition, «Myth and Machine: The First World War in Visual Culture.»

«I am thrilled to join artnet at a pivotal moment for the art industry, during a year of extraordinary activity in the contemporary art world and seismic changes in the culture at large», Goldstein said in a statement.

The destruction of Japanese cities during the Second World War led, out of necessity, to a culture of investment in modern architecture.

Moniker Art Fair made its debut in the United States during Frieze Week (May 3 — 6, 2018) featuring galleries from around the world that are dedicated urban culture.

He reached adulthood during the second world war, and, after a technical education at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, served in a camouflage battalion in Maryland and Tennessee before joining the allied forces in France — an extraordinary first taste of the country and its culture.

The remote glacial landscape might seem like an unlikely place to grow a contemporary art scene, but on 12 June the Norwegian ministry of culture announced it is launching an art foundation and artist residency in the capital of Longyearbyen, the world's northernmost town, where the sun never sets during summer.»

With «Cargo Cult,» (2005) Bedia refers to a phenomenon which occurred amongst cultures in the South Pacific when they became dependent upon provisions carried by cargo ships, chiefly American, during World War II, and stopped producing their own products.

The afternoon symposium, «Allies, Enemies, Citizens: Figuring Asianness in World War II America,» will focus on the visual representation of Asianness and Asian - Americanness in the United States during World War II, featuring presentations by leading scholars in the field, including Gordon H. Chang, Professor, Department of History, and Olive H. Palmer Professor in Humanities, Stanford University; Amy Lyford, Professor of Art History, Occidental College; ShiPu Wang, Associate Professor of Art History and Visual Culture, UC Merced; and K. Scott Wong, James Phinney Baxter III Professor of History and Public Affairs, Williams College.

Join us at the Korean Cultural Center on Saturday, May 5 to celebrate global culture and all things Korean during Passport DC s Around the World Embassy Tour!