Origin of Japanese Mart...

‘Martial arts’ is an extremely general term that encompasses a vast variety of self-defense techniques that can be found in Japan. Three of the most commonly used terms are ‘bud?’, or the ‘martial way’; ‘bujutsu’, or ‘the craft,...

Origins of sociology...

Sociology is the study of mankind based on several parameters. The most basic of these are culture, such as the language of a society; social structure, or how members of a given society interact; socialization, how a society is defined; race or ethnicity, where one race may have an...

Origin of Sayings...

Old wives tales, words of wisdom, or plain foolish statements? I bet you have been baffled with the origin of sayings and what they actually mean. Let’s have a look at three old sayings and the history behind them: Baker’s Dozen: a baker’s dozen is 13 pieces of...

Origin of Samba...

Have you ever heard of a dance that even has its own national day? The answer to this is iconic dance which is at the heart of many Brazilians and others around the world – the Samba! The origin of the Samba – both musical genre and the dancing style; has both European and African...

Ethnic origin of last n...

Last names are also known as family names or surnames. They indicate the family to which a person belongs and they are widely used by different cultures and societies around the world. In most cultures, the family name forms the last part of a person’s name. However, there are also...

Origin of April Fools&#...

Every year, people come together to join in to play practical jokes and spread hoaxes and get away with it Scot free. Why? It’s April Fools’ Day – the favorite day of all pranksters around the world! The origin of April Fools’ Day is a bit of a puzzle, as there are...