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Continue reading →: Culture and Camaraderie Behind Worldwide Sporting Traditions
Happy Super Bowl month! I’m sure many from the United States stayed up late last night to see the Philadelphia Eagles win. That’s my hometown team, so my area of South Jersey was bouncing with excitement! The United States is known for its rough, favorite sport, football, but other countries…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Ancient Egyptian Art: Timelessness and Culture
This year, I am taking an art history class, and I love learning all of the material I am learning. With each piece, we talk about how it fits into its’ culture, and with my passion for cultural anthropology, that is one of my favorite parts of the class. Some…
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Continue reading →: Food and Culture: Tasting the World Through Tradition
Each culture has a unique set of foods that are important to it. In most cases, food represents sets of traditions passed down from generation to generation, connections, and memories. Below are some foods that are central to different cultures. I picked foods that I had never heard of and…
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Continue reading →: Influential Figures in the History of Anthropology
Anthropology, the study of human societies and cultures, has been shaped by the work of remarkable thinkers across generations. These trailblazers have transformed how we view the human experience. This list highlights five, of the many influential figures whose ideas have left a lasting mark on the field. A great…
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Continue reading →: Visit These Magical Cities for Christmas Festivities
Merry belated Christmas! I recently stumbled upon an article detailing some of the best places to spend the holidays. It may be a little late to book a trip for the holidays. However, these places are beautiful all year round, and they are exceptional in the winter months. Bruges, Belgium…
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Continue reading →: Culture 4 Kids – Moorestown Library!
Recently, Culture 4 Kids had their first event at the Moorestown Library! We had a great turnout and a great time! At the library, we talked about the Threads of Tradition presentation and how weavers use alpaca fleece to create beautiful woven pieces. You can read a recent post about…
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Continue reading →: Seville’s Timeless Charm: Explore Its Historic Landmarks
With its sun-soaked plazas, winding cobblestone streets, and rhythms of flamenco echoing late into the night, Seville feels both timeless and full of energy. Sometimes called the “soul of Andalusia,” Seville is steeped in layers of history—from its Roman foundations to Moorish palaces and Renaissance cathedrals—yet it has a character…
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Continue reading →: Diverse Autumn Traditions: From Halloween to Diwali
As the weather gets colder and the sun sets earlier, unique holiday traditions are coming soon or have just passed for many cultures. Each part of the world has something to look forward to in these autumn months, ranging from trick-or-treating or celebrating the festival of lights. Halloween In the…
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Continue reading →: Machu Picchu: The City in the Sky
In Peru, about 50 miles outside of Cusco, there is an ancient city high up in the mountains, over 7,000 feet above sea level. This Wonder of the World was an old Incan city that remained untouched because it was undiscovered by the Spanish. Machu Picchu is a main tourist…
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Continue reading →: Global Women’s Rights: From Afghanistan to New Zealand and the United States
Recently, I had the opportunity to see the Broadway show Suffs, written by Shaina Taub. This compelling musical dives into the Suffrage Movement, explaining the struggles and triumphs of the suffragists fighting for women’s right to vote. It was inspiring and moving, offering new insights into aspects of the movement…
“People without the knowledge of their past, history, origins, and culture is like a tree without roots” – Marcus Garvey
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