History & Culture
At A Bus On A Dusty Road, we cherish the richness of history and culture. We recognize that to truly comprehend the world, the significance of history and culture is indispensable in guiding us to “Live Life as a Global Citizen.”
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What Makes Confederates Different From American Colonists?
If you are new to American history, you will hear two words, confederate and American colonist. Both of these are different groups of people. The American colonist was primarily English, Dutch, and French settlers who arrived in the American colonies beginning in 1607. They were the individuals who fought for the independence of America in…
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How Were Missionaries In China Affected By Boxer Rebellion?
When you look at China, it is good to look at its history and how it has shaped China today. One of the historical events that took place in China was called the Boxer Rebellion. The Boxer Rebellion was a violent anti-imperialist movement that lasted from 1899 to 1901. Many foreign missionaries during this time…
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What Is The Indo-Chinese War?
Many people wonder what the Indo-Chinese war was or when and where did this war happen? The Indo-Chinese war is the Indochina war. Most historians consider that the two Indochina Wars took place mainly in Vietnam in Southeast Asia. The first war took place from 1946 to 1954 in North Vietnam between the Viet Minh…
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Is Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Based On Yellowstone Park?
When I was a kid, I remember watching the Yogi Bear cartoon. We loved Yogi Bear and his Jellystone Park. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone is known to be based on Yellowstone National Park, even though it is supposed to represent all U.S. National Parks. Yogi Bear is a fictional cartoon character that has been around since…
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Difference Between Democratic Socialism & National Socialism
One day I was speaking to a girl from the United Kingdom who was married to an American. Both she and her husband were students in the United States. She told me if she had children, she wanted to have them back in the United Kingdom, as her hospitalization would be almost entirely paid for.…
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Why Did Rabindranath Tagore Get The Nobel Prize? Plus Tagore Quotes
I recently listened to a podcast and heard a quote by the Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore. My friend Carrie who also listened to the same podcast sent me some information on him; since hearing his quote, I have been fascinated by Rabindranath Tagore and his life and poetry. Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European to…
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Koi Fish Symbolism And Meaning Defined
Many Koi Fish swim in a pond near my house in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Koi fish were put there purposely as a sign of good luck for anyone who walked or lived near the pond. The Koi fish have many symbols, from their color to the fish. The fish can bring you positive energy, good…
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Why I Love ABBA’s Music, 9 Reasons Why
The other day, I was riding in a taxi in Hanoi, Vietnam, and I had on my headphones listening to the new ABBA Voyager album. I mentioned ABBA, and the driver quickly asked if I wanted to have him put on some ABBA music. This is the symbol of ABBA and their music – it…
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Tibetan Buddhism Vs. Zen Buddhism, 7 Main Differences
Understanding Buddhism is not always easy. When traveling to Asia, it is good to understand some differences between the two major Buddhist sects. Tibetan and Zen Buddhism are Buddhist sects traditionally practiced in different parts of Asia. Zen Buddhism is practiced mainly in East Asia, whereas Tibetan Buddhism is practiced mainly in Tibet, Mongolia, and…
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