Tusker Geografica

1 March, 2010

Tusker Geografica- Volume 6 - Issue 3

IN THIS ISSUE

THE WAY OF THE HAREM

VIVA LA VINO!

WORKING FOR A LIVING

TRUE GRIT

FIGHTING FOR HONOR

THE WAY OF THE HAREM
Enter the Forbidden
by Raj Balu

For centuries, the harems of the Middle and Far East have tantalized the western imagination.

While there is some truth to the fact that harems were kept to entertain the sexual whims of powerful rulers, the intent and actual reality of harems goes far beyond that.

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VIVA LA VINO!
Africans Imbibe, Too
by Raj Balu

Wine is a pleasure that has been enjoyed in various parts of the world for thousands of years.

In Africa, the popularity of wine is increasing rapidly.

[FULL STORY]

WORKING FOR A LIVING
The Rise of the Merchant Class
by Raj Balu

Can you imagine a world without merchants, where we are left to our own devices to acquire goods and services without middlemen?

Sounds like a harsh place to be.

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TRUE GRIT
Harrowing Sand & Dust Storms of the World
by Raj Balu

Sand and dust storms are one of the most harrowing and dangerous phenomena known to the world.

They can obliterate roads in a matter of minutes. Each year, they leave people lost, disoriented and gasping for air.

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FIGHTING FOR HONOR
The Art of the Duel
by Raj Balu

Benjamin Franklin once called duels a “murderous practice that decides nothing.” And George Washington congratulated one of his soldiers for not accepting a duel.

However nowadays, the art of dueling is alive and well.

[FULL STORY]

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