Category: OCEANIA

  • TIMELINE: A story of cacao/cocoa and chocolate

    TIMELINE: A story of cacao/cocoa and chocolate

    The story of how cocoa and chocolate was first discovered and then spread to all of the major countries on Earth is a fascinating tale that includes mythology, romance, politics, slavery, intrigue, heroics, deceit, greed, war and innovation. Discover the story of cacao/cocoa and chocolate. Cacao and chocolate is intricately intertwined with history: “kings and…

  • CHILE: Myths and Legends of the Moai on Rapa Nui-The Easter Island

    CHILE: Myths and Legends of the Moai on Rapa Nui-The Easter Island

    The island’s enormous carved stone moai statues, have given allure for generations. Myths and Legends of the Moai on Rapa Nui- The Easter Island abound

  • CHILE: Myths and folklore of the birdman cult on the Easter Island – Rapa Nui

    CHILE: Myths and folklore of the birdman cult on the Easter Island – Rapa Nui

    CHILE: Myths and Legends of the birdman cult on the Easter Island- Rapa Nui Learn about Makemake and the incredible competition that took place on Rapa Nui to choose the Tangata Manu or Easter Island birdman whose clan would rule the island during one year. Discover Myths and Legends of the birdman cult on the…

  • * The Peace of Trees

    * The Peace of Trees

    Enjoy this very colorful and personal collection by Trish Nicholson:

  • TIMELINE: A story of coffee

    TIMELINE: A story of coffee

    The story of how coffee was first discovered and then spread to all of the major countries on Earth is a fascinating tale that includes romance, politics, religion, intrigue, heroics, deceit, greed, and innovation. Coffee: but probe deeper into this sweet-sounding word – follow its roots to the the Italian caffè, French café,  the Turkish…

  • TIMELINE: A story of tea

    TIMELINE: A story of tea

    The story of how tea was first discovered and then spread to all of the major countries on Earth is a fascinating tale that includes romance, politics, religion, intrigue, heroics, deceit, greed, war and innovation. Tea: but probe deeper into this sweet-sounding word – follow its roots to the Chinese, where the word is pronounced…

  • TIMELINE: The story of rice

    TIMELINE: The story of rice

    The story of  rice and how it was first discovered and then spread to all of the major countries on Earth is a fascinating tale that includes mythology, romance, politics, religion, intrigue, heroics, deceit, greed, famine and innovation. The symbol represents the Chinese/Japanese character for a rice grain. Clockwise from the top English, French, Tagalog,…

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