HISTORY • HERITAGE
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What you read is derived from our experiences, observations and encounters – spontaneous human-to-human connections. Kindness is part of who we are and simple acts of generosity are everywhere around us.
earthstOriez celebrates history & cultural heritage, merging temporarily with a place and its people, as much as we can – exploring and appreciating diversity around us.
Using history and heritage to tell the story of our journey.
Cultural heritage is in the food we eat (rice, potatoes, coconuts), the coffee, tea, mate or tereré, we drink, the clothes we wear, the moral ideas we follow, the arts and the skills we learn – The stories we tell.
Collecting tree lore and medicinal plant knowledge, observing wildlife and discovering stories that surround creatures, like the yeti, pandas, lions, tigers, orangutans, camels and dragons.
Grumbling about the world of critters that infest our beds at night – my partner has all the bites to proof it. Welcome to stories of wonder and every-day life.
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What you find on earthstoriez
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ETHNOBOTANY: On Coffee and Caffeine
Ethnobotany: Coffee and Caffeine
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Culture of the cuccuma: The Neapolitan coffee pot
The preparation at home with the traditional coffee pot, the Napoletana is part of the daily ritual of drinking homemade espresso, which, has become a symbol of Naples. Explore the culture of the cuccuma (Ku- KKUM-maa), the traditional Neapolitan flip coffee pot. In Naples and Italy, coffee is much more than just a drink. It’s…
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South Indian coffee culture: Filter Kaapi and Indian coffee houses
Discover the Coffee Regions of India and South Indian coffee culture: How traditional filter kaapi is prepared and how charming Indian coffee houses are part of Indian heritage. The Ghats, the home of Indian coffee Through dense tropical forests interspersed with lush grassy slopes and plantations, we arrived in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, where we have…
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Earthstoriez – Travel storiez of wonder & every day life
Are magical creatures, fairies, mermaids, ghosts, giants and goddesses and gods all gone, with the mythical times? For some this magical creatures are gone, for others they are still real, giving gifts to the kindly, and plaguing the surly. TRAVEL STORIES OF WONDER & EVERY DAY LIFE about magical animals, fairies, mermaids, ghosts, giants and…
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INDIA: Legend and folklore of Baba Budan and his seven coffee seeds
Discover legendary Baba Budan and the aromatic journey from bean to cup of Indian coffee.
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On history, legend and folklore of Coffee
The mythical origins of coffee, are steeped in legend and topped with a creamy dollop of speculation. What is certain is that the lush-leaved trees and their precious cherries – bright red, yellow or green – originate in East Africa, Ethiopia. According to William Harrison Ukers, it’s commonly accepted that coffee originated from Abyssinia (presently…
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PERU: On the Cuy – Guinea pig – in history, mythology, folklore & everyday life
Cuy, is part of the culture, history, mythology, folklore and every day life, of Peruvians from time immemorial. This small rodent is identified with the life and customs of the local communities, cuyes are also used in medicine and even in magical-religious rituals. The guinea pig in Peru it is a traditional food. ETYMOLOGY: CUY…
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Lina Cavalieri, the muse who inspired Piero Fornasetti
Piero Fornasetti Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) was a prolific designer, painter, sculptor, interior decorator and engraver, creating more than 11.000 items: from trays, posters, vests, lamps, bicycles, screens, ashtrays, umbrellas, scarves, porcelain to furniture. As well as designing the interiors for a casino, the Zodiac Suite on the “Andrea Doria” ocean liner, that was once an…
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AUSTRIA | SOUTH TYROL: On Saint Nicholas and the Krampus in Tyrol
Saint Nicholas with his long white beard, bishop’s miter and crosier rewards the well-behaved with gifts each year on 6th December. His scary counterpart Krampus wears fur, horns and a hand-carved mask with a lolling tongue, he comes to warn and punish naughty children (and adults). Discover Saint Nicholas and the Krampus in Tyrol. It’s…
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EGYPT: On the curse of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun
British Archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter along with his sponsor, Lord Carnarvon, discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922, in the Valley of the Kings at Luxor. Rumor and speculation of mysterious deaths began to spread. Discover the life of King Tut, and the Curse of the Pharaoh, Tutankhamun or, the Mummy’s Curse.
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ITALY: Frozen in Ice – The curse of the Iceman – Ötzi
The Iceman – Ötzi, the Glacier Mummy is forever sleeping in a big refrigerator. The frozen mummy is stored in a specially devised cold cell, chilled to a glacial minus 6.5 degrees Celsius, or 20.3 degrees Fahrenheit, and 99% humidity. We can see him through a small window in the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology…
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INDIA: On Cow and Bull in history & mythology
Discover India’s cow and bull in History, Mythology and farmers life. Explore the varied meanings of the Sanskrit word Go गो and the many goddesses and gods related to cow and bull. On the go – cows and bulls on Indian roads On the bike staying focused is key. Traffic moves like water down a…
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ARGENTINA: Legend and folklore of Gauchito Gil
Along roadsides throughout Argentina we notice mystical shrines with red flags flying around them. Discover the folk saint Gauchito Gil. We hitchhiked in Oman, China, Malaysia, the islands of Indonesia; across Europe and up and down the coastlines of South America; it was smelly, exhausting, uncomfortably awkward and highly rewarding. A prayer to Gauchito Gil…
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TIMELINE: A story of Cacao/Cocoa and Chocolate
The story of how cocoa and chocolate was first discovered and then spread to all of the major countries on Earth is a fascinating tale that includes mythology, romance, politics, slavery, intrigue, heroics, deceit, greed, war and innovation. Discover the story of cacao/cocoa and chocolate. Cacao and chocolate is intricately intertwined with history: “kings and…
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ARGENTINA: Legend and folklore of La Difunta Correa
Throughout Argentina, we notice roadside shrines amid of water bottles and a statuette of a lactating mother. Discover the folk saint Difunta Correa or Decreased Correa. As you drive through Argentina (and to a lesser extent Chile and Uruguay) you will notice numerous roadside shrines. Those decorated with red flags are dedicated to Gauchito Gil,…
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MEXICO: On Cacao in Popol Vuh
Discover cacao in Popol Vuh and the iconographic relationship between cacao and maize reflecting their importance within Maya cultures. Before this, the cacao tree belonged to the realm of the Underworld lords, where it grew from the body of the sacrificed god of maize, who was defeated by the lords of the Underworld in an…
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Treelore: On the historical and mythical origins of cacao in Mesoamerica
Discover historical and mythical origins of Cacao in Mesoamerica. Cacao – or traces of the compounds theobromine and caffeine – have been found in archaeological deposits from a number of civilizations, including the Olmec, Maya, Toltec and Mexica/Aztec in Mexico and Guatemala, and the Ancestral Pueblo Culture at Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. A brief…
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INDIA: Mythology and Diwali rituals of Narakasur in Goa
Narak Chaturdasi is celebrated for Diwali in Goa. Huge effigies of Narkasur, made of grass and hay, dressed in colorful paper clothes and armed with swords and other armaments, are erected in the days preceding Diwali. Narkasur is paraded in the neighborhood accompanied by drums and songs. After dawn with taunts and insults, Narkasur is…
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ITALY | TYROL : Walther von der Vogelweide the Minnesinger of Bolzano
First thing you see when you arrive at the center of Bolzano is the monument in memory of the great poet Walther von der Vogelweide, the Minnesinger of Bolzano. He was a Minnesinger that probably lived in South Tyrol in Northern Italy around the year 1200.
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OMAN: Mythology and history of Frankincense or Hojari
Discover mythology, history and traditional medicinal use of Omani Frankincense Hojari, once and today. Oman is permeated with frankincense, so prevalent that we immediately register the national signature scent. The fragrant gum resin is obtained from balsam trees (Boswellia), most commonly the tree resin is put on a heat source so that smoke is given…
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INDIA | GOA: Mythology, rituals and history of Ganesh Chaturthi
Traveling and discovering is sometimes about being in the right place on the right day, for us that day was today, when India celebrates Ganesha Chaturthi. This festival is also popularly called Vinayaka Cavithi or Vinayaka Chaturthi. It’s celebrated in honor of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, remover of obstacles, the god of beginnings and…