Parsi, also spelled Parsee, member of a group of followers in India of the Iranian prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra). The Parsis, whose name means “Persians,” are descended from Persian Zoroastrians who emigrated to India to avoid religious persecution by Muslims. They live chiefly in Mumbai and in...
Malta has been ruled by a variety of different groups throughout its history, which have left their marks on the landscape and culture. An artistic, family oriented people, the Maltese enjoy food, drink, music, and art. The Catholic church...
Brunei was once was a large empire that encompassed the southwest portion of the Philippines and the entire island of Borneo. It is now among the smallest countries in the world, but has maintained its majestic glory and is...
Belize was traditionally an important region of the Mayan civilization, which spread over much of southern Mexico, Belize and Guatemala from 1500 BC to 800 AD. A central hub for trade and transport by road, river and coastline, Belize...
People of the Bahamas are islanders through and through. They are a friendly bunch with an intriguing history that includes piracy, colonialism, slavery, and cotton. Several noted landmarks were left behind from the British, but today the islands are...
Here is everything you might want to know about Iceland. From how the island formed, to the settlement of Vikings, the historical sagas, the fight for independence, the volcanic eruptions, ice ages and where we stand today. Let’s get...
The tropical islands of the South Pacific that became Vanuatu are said to have been inhabited for 4,000 years. A long history involving the West has made the island predominantly Christian and Western in their ways. However, local culture...
Visitors can enjoy a laid-back atmosphere and culture in Barbados. The local people are generally friendly and easy going, and have a love for good parties, music, dancing, and food. The unique history of the island, with influences from...
The beautiful Pacific nation of Samoa hasn’t always been a laid-back paradise. Since the 18th century, Samoa has been hit with European expansionism followed by colonialism. However, the way of Samoa was fortunately not lost, as traditional culture still...
British colonial rule was established in St. Lucia in 1815. The island grew increasingly self-reliant throughout the twentieth century, participating in the West Indies Federation from 1958 until its collapse in 1962. Along with the other Windward Islands, St. Lucia became a...