Author: Luke Wigman

We explain what the Quimbaya culture was and where this ethnic group was located. Also, what are its characteristics, economy and religion. What is the Quimbaya culture? The Quimbaya ethnic group was an original pre-Columbian culture that made life in the middle course of the Cauca River, in present-day Colombia, between the cities of Cali and Medellín.This ethnic group inhabited this jungle and mountainous territory from the…

We explain what politics is, how it originated and the types that exist. Also, what are its general characteristics and what is it for? What is Politics? Politics can be defined as the art and doctrine of the forms of government of the States , that is, of decision-making , carried out by their administrative or leadership bodies, or by direct participation of those…

We explain what glass is and what its main characteristics are. In addition, its various uses and properties. What is glass? Glass is a solid inorganic material that is hard and brittle at the same time, without a defined shape . It is formed with the melting at high temperatures of various mineral substances, such as carbonates or salts and varieties of sand,…

We explain what was the colonial era in America, Africa, Oceania, and Asia, what are its general characteristics and colonial. What was the colonial era? In America, Africa, and other continents, the historical period during which their societies were controlled by the European metropolises is known as colonial times. They were subjected to a process of political,…

We explain what theater is, how it originated and the variations that exist. Also, what are its characteristics, structure and more. What is the theater? When we talk about theater we mean one of the oldest arts known to mankind . It consists of the representation in front of the spectators of acted stories combining speech , gestures, scenery and music . Every theatrical…

We explain what painting is, its origin and its characteristics. Also, what are the techniques, main representatives and more. What is painting? Painting is an artistic procedure that is based on figurative or abstract representation through thick or liquid substances that are applied with various tools on a canvas. It consists of a complex art that requires the integration of various…

We explain what meteorology is, what this science studies, and the branches that make it up. In addition, its characteristics and objectives. What is meteorology? Meteorology is the science that studies short-term phenomena that take place in the lower layers of the atmosphere . To do this, it uses parameters such as temperature , humidity, atmospheric pressure, the intensity and direction of the…

We explain what thought is, its characteristics and types. Also, its relationship with language and emotions. What is thought? Thought is one of the abstract activities that the mind performs and that consists of forming ideas and representations of reality . The mind is a set of cognitive capacities that allow to develop intelligence and intellect, that is, to learn, reason, perceive, imagine, make decisions and…

We explain what an oligopoly is, how it is classified and the practices it carries out. In addition, its characteristics, causes and consequences. What is an Oligopoly? By oligopoly we understand a market structure of imperfect competition , characterized by a small group of large producers of goods or services, and a broad commercial demand, for which this group acquires a market power that…

We explain what steel is, how it is manufactured and the variations of this metal alloy. In addition, its characteristics, various uses and more. What is steel? A set of alloys of iron (Fe) with other elements , mainly carbon (C), but also zinc (Zn), silicon (Si) or aluminum (Al) is known as steel . These alloys alter the properties of the pure metal , iron in this case, and a more…