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Making Peace with Thanksgiving

Making Peace with Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a holiday fraught with American history. Let's get it right.

Santa Fe’s Indian Market

Santa Fe’s Indian Market

The Santa Fe Indian Market, started a century ago to save Native American culture and art, is the largest Native American event in North America.

The History of Race in America

The History of Race in America

The racial history of the United States belongs to us all, with the responsibility to resolve the accompanying outstanding problems.

The World is Flat (Bread)

The World is Flat (Bread)

Flatbreads are oldest, easiest breads and the most modern - pizza and tortillas are among the most popular foods. See our recipes.

China’s  Export Porcelain

China’s Export Porcelain

Chinese porcelain is durable and branded with its history, so it is used to trace China’s trade and cultural ties with other nations.

Minimalist Jewelry with Meaning

Minimalist Jewelry with Meaning

A silversmith's pared down designs lend understated focus to a minimalist wardrobe and help simplify clothing for a busy lifestyle.

Non-biblical Nativity Figures

Non-biblical Nativity Figures

Why are those figurines in large nativity scenes dressed in European dresses and broad-brimmed hats instead of Biblical costumes?

Green thumb challenged? Grow rocks

Green thumb challenged? Grow rocks

Okay, so you don’t have green thumbs. We don't either. Not to worry. Rock gardens are the next best option.

What does it mean to be Hispanic?

What does it mean to be Hispanic?

What does it mean to be Latino or Hispanic in the United States? This blog explores the ambiguous origins of these two terms.