Hispaniola is the 22nd-largest island in the world, located in the Caribbean, the Greater Antilles. At the time of Columbus‘ arrival in 1492, there were five Taíno chiefdoms and territories on Hispaniola, each led by a principal Cacique (chieftain), to whom tribute was paid. Ayiti or Haiti (“land of high mountains”) was the indigenous Taíno name […]
Brazilian Actress and Model: Ildi Silva
Nationality: Brazilian Place of birth: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Brazilians are of mixed heritage Trade Mark: Her green eyes Brazil officially the Federative Republic of Brazil is the largest country in both South America and theLatin American region. It is the largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world, and the only one in the Americas. […]
Model: Jasmine Sanders
Nationality: American Ethnicity: German and African American. She was born in Germany. BIO/Interview below: When I was 13 years old, my mom was confronted by my mother agent, Sheilah Dixon of Millie Lewis South Carolina, to come to the agency to meet her. That meeting turned into a test shoot, which later turned into those […]
Brazilian Actress & Model: Débora Nascimento
Nationality: Brazilian Place of birth: Sao Paulo, Brazil. She is 5’10 ft tall. Television Actress, Model and Personality. Débora Nascimento began her acting career as the lead character of the short film Cérbero, directed by Gastão Coimbra, and making a guest role on a television show called Paraíso Tropical novel/soap, as Elisa. https://youtu.be/Hu4kzd5WMeY?t=14s https://youtu.be/w2mdM7JoBGM Q&A with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. […]
Beauty Queen, Model and Actress: Micaela Reis
Nationality: Angolan Ethnicity: Her mother is Angolan, African and her father is Portuguese. Micaela Patrícia Reis born in Angola is an Angolan actress, TV presenter, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was a Top 10 finalist at Miss Universe 2007 and placed first runner-up to Miss World 2007, becoming Miss World Africa. She was the […]
Miss USA: Carole Anne-Marie Gist
Carole Anne-Marie Gist standing at 5’11 ft tall was the first African American woman to win the Miss USA title. Gist first won the title of Miss Michigan USA and went on to win the Miss USA crown on March 2, 1990 in Wichita, Kansas and first runner-up to Miss Universe. Gist, Carole Ann-Marie (1969- ) […]
Model Wedding of Arlenis Sosa Peña and Donnie McGrath
Nationality: American Ethnicity: (Dominican) Afro-Latina. She speaks Spanish and English. Arlenis Sosa Peña is a Dominican model. She is the current spokesmodel for Lancôme and appeared in the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. https://vimeo.com/78779280 Gorgeous engagement ring Nice size, he did good. Her bachelorette party with the other Sun Kissed Super-models are Lais Ribeiro, Graceie Carvalho, […]
Filipina Designer: Pia Gladys Perey
About Pia Gladys Perey Dubbed as “the new bridesmaids favourite” the limited ready-to-wear line has design aesthetics that are highly influenced by the classic Grecian drapes mixed with romantic glamour that captures the spirit of the modern woman, embracing the true female form regardless of age and shape. Her vision is romantic and classic with […]
Colorful Gemstones
If you like to stand out from the crowd or bored with the traditional diamond rings, here are some alternative engagement rings and wedding bands to inspire you. Blue gemstones like sapphire are hard to resist. Emeralds like Elizabeth Taylor? Yellow Diamonds? Pink Diamonds? Tired of Platinum? Then wear gold or Rose gold. Beautiful […]
Rare blue diamond found in South Africa
A fabulous blue diamond worth tens of millions of euros has been discovered at a South African mine. The acorn-sized diamond, whose colour makes it one of the rarest in the world, was unearthed at the Cullinan mine near Pretoria Another blue diamond, weighing 25.5 carats, found at the same mine last year sold for […]
South African Diamonds
DeBeers sold its mines to Petra, and DeBeer’s contract model of doing business is less volatile than Petra’s selling through tenders. The future of the benefication industry in South African, says Kaplan, may mean more consolidation and fewer players. “The diamonds will be in fewer local hands.” Read More: jewishbusinessnews.com/2014/09/15/fewer-diamonds-stay-in-south-africa-for-cutting-and-polishing
Platinum mining in South Africa
The history of platinum mining can be traced as far back as Ancient Egypt, where platinum – probably without knowledge of its eventual value – was used for writing inlays on little statuettes. Platinum mining would only be introduced to western civilization in the 17th century – when Spanish conquerors considered it a waste product […]
South African Mines
South Africa’s total reserves, estimated to be worth $2.5-trillion, is the world’s largest CNBC Africa’s Christine Mhundwa spoke to the mining players. Sizwe Mncwango CEO of Thebe Energy and Resources joins CNBC Africa for an outlook on the mining sector.
Model: Ariel Meredith
Nationality: American Ethnicity: ( Shreveport, Louisiana) African American Ariel Meredith is an American model who appeared in the 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, she did some part-time modeling starting in 1998 until she finished her schooling. Although she was discovered at age 14 she did not […]
BIG & Natural Curly Hair by Sunkissalba
Nationality: American Ethnicity: (Dominican) Latina She speaks Spanish and English. Sunkissalba gives her beauty secret/tutorial on beautiful Curly hair. Her male model husband below Beautiful quote: I met Manny 7 years ago on this exact day, around this time. He made me feel a way I’ve never felt before. Through 7 years of […]
Why Does Shopping Make You Happy?
Modest financial rewards make consumers happier and less stressed – both emotionally and biologically, according to a new study. Neuroeconomist Dr. Paul Zak discusses the impact oxytocin has on shoppers. Paul J. Zak | Psychology Today What drives our desire to behave morally? Neuroeconomist Paul Zak shows why he believes oxytocin (he calls it “the […]
The First 3D-Printed Supercar
Meet Blade – a super-light sports car with a 3D printed chassis, designed as an alternative to traditional car manufacturing. Through 3D printing, entrepreneur Kevin Czinger has developed a radical new way to build cars with a much lighter footprint. Read More On Forbes: http://onforb.es/1fBjCqt
Estimated 1,600 BC Forgotten or Unknown Controversial Olmecs
Curious looking El Negro, Monument F from the Olmec ruins of Tres Zapotes, Museo Tuxteco, Santiago Tuxtla, Veracruz, Mexico. The famous volcanic rock sculpture “El Negro”, supposedly an ancient sacrificial monument, is reputed to channel powers and attracts international channelers including actress Shirley McLaine. I remember watching an old documentary on the Olmecs as a […]
3,000 Year-Old Hieroglyphics In The Temple Of Seti I In Abydos
Curious looking things. When the plaster first originally fell off, it was covered up again for 8 years. I’m not sure as to why the government/archaeologist covered it up but I watched countless documentaries and read different theories world wide on these images; No definite conclusion on this matter. People can’t seem to agree on what this […]
Last Pharaoh: Queen Cleopatra
Elizabeth Taylor and Sophia Loren did their best but according to a leading Egyptologist, they came nowhere near to an accurate portrayal of ancient Queen Cleopatra. Using images from ancient artifacts including a ring dating from Cleopatra’s reign 2,000 years ago, Cambridge University’s Sally Ann Ashton (above) has pieced together an entirely different image that […]
Model: Renee Mittelstaedt
Nationality: Canadian Ethnicity: She is of Jamaican and German descent. Renee Mittelstaedt was born in Ottawa, Ontario. Currently a University Student and models on the side. She began modeling at the age of 14 and has done campaigns for Aeropostale Aernow Fall 2015, TJMaxx S/S 2015, Spring, Yellow Shoes, Garage, Target, Adidas S/S 2009. She […]
Star-Shaped Towers Of The Himalayas
The Himalayan Towers also called Stone star-shaped towers, are a series of stone towers located mostly in Kham, a province of premodern Tibet, and in Sichuan. The towers are located principally in the Changtang and Kongpo regions of Tibet as well as in the area inhabited by the modern Qiang people and in the historical […]
Albinism around the world
Indian albino man Rosetauri Pullman has 2 albino wives, 7 albino children. The Pullan children Shankar, 24, Ramkishan, 19, and Vijay, 25 (back row), along with daughters Deepa, 21 (left) and Pooja, 18 (right) all inherited albinism from their father Rosetauri and mother Mani (centre). Those with the condition do not produce enough melanin pigment, […]
Brazilian Model: Marina Nery
Nationality: Brazilian She Speaks Brazilian Portuguese and English. From Bahia, Brazil.Why did you become a model? I was scouted in school. What do you think about fashion? I think it’s like a work of art. Describe your style to us. I don’t know, I try to be both elegant and pretty, I really like skirts […]
10 Most Unusual Fashion Models
Chinese grandfather,Liu Xianping 75, who modelled teen girls’ clothing for a joke sees photos go viral – and sales on his granddaughter’s website increase fivefold Subscribe great channel Liu Xianping: Chinese grandfather who posed in teenage …
Neuro-science: How the brain views race
How the brain responds to and processes images of people from different racial groups is an emerging field of investigation that could have major implications for society. Psychologist Elizabeth Phelps of New York University, in New York, who in 2000 led one of the first studies in this area, tells Nature what her latest review […]
Music: Radio Africa feat. Tshila
This is more my style of music, as some Djs who knows my taste personally and remembers that I love drums and electronic futuristic type of sounds mixed together. I love this track and I think the producers are very talented. I have an old track almost similar to this that I recorded years ago. […]
10 Circular Igbo iron-smelting pyramids at Nsude, Enugu State of Nigeria, Africa
Recent archaeological discoveries in Nigeria suggests that iron smelting and blacksmith work was performed at a much earlier time — as early as 2000-2500 BCE — at high-levels of production and involving wide trade distribution among the ancient Igboland peoples in West Africa. Carbon dating information has been unattainable to date. Ancient Iron works/artifacts from […]
Model: Angelique “Ajak” Deng
Nationality: Australian Ethnicity: (Born in Tonj, Sudan) African. Melbourne-based model Ajak Deng was born in Sudan and has become a fashion favourite on the runway for Lanvin and Louis Vuitton. Her first haute couture show was for Valentino. It was always my dream to walk for Valentino because I just love the couture look. I went […]
Nuri Pyramids in Sudan, Africa
This was a major find from the Boston Museum fine arts at the Nuri pyramid complex in Northern Sudan, during the early 20th century. Both the statue and the Sarcophagus from Northern Sudan is now housed in the Boston Museum of fine art. The coffin or sarcophagi is very huge, and the floor of in […]