Burial practices are unique to cultures the world over, but one unique custom in the United States is that of the New Orleans jazz funeral. A singular blend of European and west African funeral customs, the jazz funeral can be found exclusively in this part of the world. In 800 words this article describes in brief the process of the jazz funeral´s development in US history.

This 660 word article gives a brief overview of the usage of the chemise in the Western world. It includes a description of what a chemise is, historically speaking, and of its connection with culture and the human body. The article examines the chemise´s history from the angle of its association with notions of intimacy and privacy.

This 1300 word article examines the period of Irish literary history shortly after the formation of the Irish Free State in the early twentieth century. The public compelled the new government to regulate available literature with increasing rigor, which had a significant impact on Irish authors of the time. The article begins in the 1920s and gives and overview of the next few decades until the present day.

Geared toward a Canadian workforce, this 1320 word article focuses on the importance of concentration, memory and energy every day and the importance of physical activity and nutrition in brain and overall health. The article discusses simple lifestyle changes that can be implemented to improve these aspects of health and stay productive throughout the day. There is an emphasis on the ease of transitioning to healthier habits to make staying alert and focused easy and rewarding.