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Continue reading →: What is Anthropology?
Have you ever wondered why some people eat with chopsticks, others with their hands, and some with forks? Or why holidays and celebrations can look so different around the world? That curiosity is exactly what led me to anthropology, specifically cultural anthropology—the study of how people live, believe, and connect…
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Continue reading →: All About UNESCO: 3 Unique World Heritage Sites
UNESCO, standing for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a fabulous organization full of great resources if you are wanting to learn more about unique cultural sites around the world. Their website includes ways to get involved, publications and podcasts, and my personal favorite page, their list of…
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Continue reading →: Culture 4 Kids!
Recently, I have been working on starting an organization, Culture 4 Kids! This organization is dedicated to introducing children to the diverse communities worldwide. Through engaging activities, interactive learning, and hands-on experiences we hope to help the next generation become more open-minded and culturally aware. Origins I have always loved…
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Continue reading →: Traditions and Threads: The Process of Peruvian Weavers
Deep in the Sacred Valley, far from the main road, there is a community of weavers willing to open their hearts and homes to any tourist wanting to learn more about the traditional weaving process in Peru. This community explained to us step by step how they take alpaca fur…
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Continue reading →: Discovering Cultural Anthropology: Book Review & Highlights
I recently finished reading Mark Q Sutton’s book, “A Concise Introduction to Cultural Anthropology,” and found it a great beginner’s guide. This book is exactly what it says a great introduction to cultural anthropology. Each chapter thoroughly explains one key term or idea of the field, alongside a few other…
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Continue reading →: The Uros Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca
This summer, I took an incredible trip to Peru where I met so many people in the local communities and learned so much. One place that stood out to me was the Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca near Puno. Before these Aimara-speaking communities began constructing islands for their communities, they…
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Continue reading →: The Impact of Internet Access on the Matis People of the Amazon
As the world’s access to technology spreads, people in remote corners of the globe are now connected in ways that were never previously imaginable for their isolated populations. A recent article from Metro UK details the impact Internet access has had on the remote tribe residing in the Amazon, the…
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Continue reading →: When Color Meets Culture: The Stories Behind Shades
What is your favorite color is a question we have all heard so many times. As little kids, we may gravitate towards ones that we think look pretty, but as we grow, colors may start to carry more significance and meaning in our lives. For example, I always associate yellow…
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Continue reading →: The Townley Collection Controversy
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/05/13/the-british-museums-blockbuster-scandals Above, I have linked an interesting article about how the British Museum has received some of their artifacts from the collector Charles Townley. Summary of the Article Charles Townley, was an important figure in the world of art collecting. Upon returning to England after receiving his education in France,…
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Continue reading →: Experience the Charm of Dublin: Pubs, Literature, and More
In Dublin, history and humor meet on every corner. Lively pubs spill out with sounds of fiddles and laughter and cobblestone streets wind past colorful Georgian doors. THe city feels alive with stories, music, and the kindness of the people. Dublin may not have extensive canals like Venice or a…
“People without the knowledge of their past, history, origins, and culture is like a tree without roots” – Marcus Garvey
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