Día de Los Muertos, Mexico’s Day of the Dead, is a worldwide marvel that honors the departed. Around the world, other cultures pay respect to the dead through their own traditions. Whether it’s to help the departed move on from … Continue reading Day of the Dead: Traditions Across Cultures Around the World
The Order of Assassins held the world’s original assassins and inspired the media for centuries. The word ‘assassin’ survived for centuries in literature, film, television, and art. With each creative mindset, the origin of an assassin changes, but their predecessors … Continue reading The Order of Assassins: Origin and Downfall of the First Assassins
In the past, the Rohingya helped Burma gain its independence. Now, they’re ‘the most persecuted minority in history’, fleeing from the very people they helped. The Rohingya, targeted by their government because of their ethnicity, have no choice but to … Continue reading The Rohingya: The Story of ‘The Most Persecuted Minority in History’
The Sinjar Massacre is a clear reminder of the plight the Yazidis face. For centuries, they faced hatred and 72 attempts of genocide. The reason behind their plight is their faith and beliefs. To this day, they continue to be … Continue reading The Yazidis: Thriving after 72 Attempts of Genocide and the Sinjar Massacre
The modern-day depictions of witches and their craft show that, in many instances and cases, women faced hardships that resulted in them being falsely accused of witchcraft, especially during the witch trials. Witches and witchcraft have been around for over … Continue reading Witches and Witchcraft Culture Throughout History and Modern Day
Through their dedication and self-sacrifice, noblemen led the way of the samurai while mastering their weapons and mines and preserving their art form. The samurai were around for almost a millennium in Feudal Japan, following orders and showing the utmost … Continue reading The History of Samurai in Feudal Japan
For centuries, Hindu temples spread the belief and word of positive energy and spirituality. From the north to the south, east to the west, the different styles of temples tell the story of the land and its surroundings. Through the … Continue reading Architecture: The Development of Hindu Temples in Purpose and Design
The end of World War II resulted in celebrations around the world, but some believed the end of the war wasn’t necessarily ‘the end’, such as the Jewish avenging group, Nakam. As early as 1943, Alan Turing and his cryptologists … Continue reading The History of Nakam: Jewish Soldiers who Avenged the Holocaust
Ancient Greek mythology tells the stories of gods and creatures performing evil actions, but what if their intentions stemmed from another reason, not malice? What if they were misunderstood and their true beginnings were forgotten? What Greek mythology’s modern depictions … Continue reading Misunderstood Myths of Women in Greek Mythology