Tag: tradition

May 22, 2017 at 5:12 pm

For Naval Academy Freshmen, Summer Can’t Begin Until They’ve Climbed This Obelisk

For Naval Academy Freshmen, Summer Can't Begin Until They've Climbed This Obelisk

At the US Naval Academy freshmen must work together to scale a 21-foot obelisk covered in lard

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December 2, 2016 at 4:02 pm

Every Thanksgiving His Cousin Challenges Him to Checkers… 8 Years of Defeat and Counting

Every Thanksgiving His Cousin Challenges Him to Checkers... 8 Years of Defeat and Counting

2017’s her year. You’re going down big cuz!

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October 26, 2016 at 12:41 pm

Let This Master Woodworker Making Traditional Japanese Marquetry Soothe Your Soul

Let This Master Woodworker Making Traditional Japanese Marquetry Soothe Your Soul

Explore the beautiful, handcrafted art of traditional Japanese marquetry (“Yosegi-zaiku”)

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August 3, 2016 at 6:09 pm

Once a Year the Entire City of Warsaw Stands For a Minute of Silence

Once a Year the Entire City of Warsaw Stands For a Minute of Silence

Every August 1st at 5pm, the people of Warsaw stand in silence to honor the 200,000 lives lost during the Warsaw Uprising of WWII

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April 18, 2016 at 2:30 pm

Emotional Wedding Haka Brings Maori Bride to Tears

Emotional Wedding Haka Brings Maori Bride to Tears

The moving performance will give you chills

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