Articles for tag: Nomads, Oriental Rugs

History of Rug Making

Rug-making is one of the oldest crafts known to humankind, and can be traced back through the ages to various civilizations and societies. It is believed that nomadic Eurasian, Mongolian, and Siberian tribes first engaged in rug-making thousands of years ago. Realizing that their sheep could provide a valuable material for rug-making, the nomads experimented ...

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‘The Lost Legion’ to Depict Romans in China

Deadline is reporting that Kurt Johnstad, who co-wrote “300” and wrote its sequel “300: Rise of an Empire” is embarked on a new project, called “The Lost Legion,” about the veterans of the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC in China. This is how the article describes the project: The Lost Legion is about the ...

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Our PreHistory – Paleolithic People of the Stone Age

Paleolithic people of the old stone age used simple stone tools, and were the earliest people that we know of who had the ability to make tools. Stone tools came in very handy to the Paleolithic people as they learned that tools could change their physical environment. These people also developed a better understanding of ...

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Classic Car Review: 1957 Chevy Nomad

The station wagon holds a special spot in America’s collective fond memories of family transportation and the 1957 Chevy Bel Air Nomad two door is a jewel. With its distinctive tail fins, dazzling chrome, two-tone paint scheme and whitewall tires, the Nomad is one of the most recognizable Chevys and a classic among collectors. The ...