With my short time on Earth, I knew very little about traveling. My adolescence was spent entirely in the Midwest of North America. I only knew of cornfields and relatives who lived very close. But I longed to travel, as … Continue reading Travel and How Exploring the World Opened My Eyes to New Perspectives
When I first visited Paris, France, I only stayed for two short days. In those forty-eight hours, the school group I traveled with squeezed in as many sights and destinations they could, trying to educate us of a culture and … Continue reading Travel Guide: The Art History You Need to Know Before Visiting the Louvre
All over the world, thousands of people join forces and marry daily. According to the CDC, about two million people marry a year in the United States alone. That’s about five thousand weddings daily, and only in one country. With … Continue reading Anthropology: Wedding Practices in Various Cultures Across the Globe
On June 16, 2005, gay marriage became legal in the United States. Although many people celebrated in joy, other people dissented against the ruling. Some believed it to be unnatural and sacrilegious. Another anti-LGBT movement feared that it would ‘taint’ … Continue reading Anthropology: Tracing Patterns and Trends Throughout LGBTQ History
Throughout time and no matter where we live, the moon always shines in the sky at night. On every continent, the moon lights up the night sky and connects us to the rest of the world, no matter how far … Continue reading A Study of the Moon’s Prominence in Mythology Across the World