Made Heritage

Made heritage refers to the things we make and build that reflect who we are and how we live. Many cultures have building types and architecture unique to them. There are specific types of clothing, tools, and other artifacts that help cultures survive but also to express themselves through art and craftsmanship..

Note that religious buildings have been categorized under “sacred places” on this site, although many of them could also fall under this category.

Kyrgyzstan, A Love Story II: Immigrating to America

Read part one here. Living on opposite sides of the world, it would seem unlikely that I, a small-town American girl, would even meet my future husband, Rakhat, who is from a small village in Kyrgyzstan. However, as it happened, Peace Corps volunteers lived with his family while he was growing up, inspiring him to […]

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