Byzantine culture was influenced by Greek, Roman, Islamic Persian, and Ottoman Arab cultures. The empire lasted for 1,129 years until it was conquered by the Ottomans in 1453. The political structure was modeled on ancient Rome, with emperors and a Senate. Christianity dominated culture, but there were also persecutions of heretics. Justinian made significant contributions […]
Native American culture has had a significant impact on American society, from agriculture to language and social structures. Early European settlers learned farming techniques from Native American tribes, and the English language has been influenced by over 2,000 Native American words. Native American social structures were matrilineal, and women played important roles in decision-making. The […]
Homemade yogurt is cheaper and allows control over ingredients. All that’s needed is milk, yogurt cultures, and basic equipment. Yogurt makers can streamline the process, and different cultures can create various tastes and textures. Some cultures require heating, while others don’t. There are many reasons a home cook might prefer homemade yogurt over store-bought brands. […]
Active yogurt cultures aid digestion and may have other health benefits. They are added to pasteurized milk to ferment it into yogurt, with the most common bacteria being Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. Look for the National Yogurt Association seal to ensure live cultures, and frozen yogurt needs 10 million cultures per gram. Yogurt products […]
Organizational culture in healthcare is formed by attitudes, values, and behaviors of workers at all levels, influencing the quality of patient care and an organization’s performance. It can be measured by worker motivation, risk-taking, communication, and positive behaviors towards colleagues and patients. A culture of efficiency, waste reduction, and financial planning can improve services and […]
Organizational culture impacts job satisfaction, performance, recruitment, and unethical behavior. Positive cultures lead to cohesion, innovation, and high morale, while negative cultures lead to stress and turnover. Defining culture is difficult, but understanding its impact can help shape it. Research is lacking, but observational studies show correlations between culture and performance. Business leaders can use […]
Culture affects how babies cry as they grow older, with the melody and frequency of crying influenced by cultural expectations. Women cry more in public in Western culture, while men tend to cry more easily in their 50s. Crying is a natural bodily function that can provide emotional relief and aid in healing. Culture has […]
Skinhead culture originated in the UK in the 1960s from the merging of two groups: the middle-class Mods and the Jamaican Rude Boys. The culture was originally multiracial and working-class, but in the 1970s, it declined due to negative media portrayal. It re-emerged in the late 1970s with elements of neo-Nazi extremism. Today, skinhead groups […]
Learning about different cultures is important to become a well-rounded and sensitive person. Reading books by authors of a particular culture, learning a foreign language, trying authentic food, and having a pen pal are ways to learn about different cultures. The world is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors and different cultures. It […]
A handshake is a familiar greeting gesture in most cultures. In contrast, a secret handshake expresses affinity with a specific group or organization, such as clubs, sports teams, or fraternities. Secret handshakes often involve complex gestures and can reveal affiliation with a secret society. A handshake is considered in most cultures a form of greeting […]
