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History in Lisbon, Portugal
The Moors introduced crop planting techniques. These included lemon, orange, peach, apricot, fig, dates, ginger, pomegranate, saffron, cotton, silk, and rice.
Elliott D. Paige
Elliott D. Paige writes on culture, diaspora, and film. Co-founder of Smadi, a streaming platform for diaspora audiences. Formerly a trade diplomat and aviation executive. He has lived in Antigua, New York, Geneva, Atlanta, and Lisbon.
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Fantastic Artwork That Connects You with Your Objective History
The curator was a super kind lady from Mozambique who gave us an in-depth tour of everything, even unpacked art.
Black is the Color Of… - Get Your Copy Now
They would make great gifts for anyone in your network of family and friends. It’s an even more excellent gift for family and friends during Black Friday, Thanksgiving, and in time for the holidays.
Family & Culture
Here is What Your Parents Did not Tell You When you were Young
From the unexpected surprises of aging, including quirky hair growth and reflections on the passing of friends, to the challenges of staying fit in a sedentary world, this introspective piece delves into the realities of growing older.
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The Adventures of a Typical Business Trip
Business travel is tiring. My travels took me to Columbo, Sri Lanka, for a trade meeting.
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How to Travel With Carry-On Luggage Only - For Men
During my first 10-day carry-on-only trip, I used packing pods to organize my clothes, accessories, computer, battery pack, plugin, and travel adaptors.
Family & Culture
Education is Vital for the Advancement of Any Society
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COVID-19: Care For Our Society, Not Just Ourselves
Have you ever met a real "Florida Man?"
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Here is Why Hiking is no Fun Unless It's Dangerous.
Hiking is fun. Hiking is also the key to a successful healthy heart. But it is exhausting! Despite this, it’s fantastic to be out in nature with friends. I recently did one of my favorite hikes
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Balancing Globalization with Local Living: Navigating a Changing World
I, too, travel across borders to transmit knowledge of my expertise to other countries. But, because of my origins, I ask myself, do we need more local living?
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Most People Don't Know - Here is Where Humanity Came From
Scientists recognize that this civilization was unlikely a hunter-gatherer or nomadic society gave such permanent structures as the stone circles.
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Honey, Happy Anniversary, And Thanks For Sticking Around
I am often surprised by people worldwide who tell me that they regularly read my wandering thoughts. Many even say they find them helpful in their lives.