From the early 1900s, people and education systems have measured the world against intelligence scores. Comparison of people based on individual numbers has had a lasting impact on societies all around the globe. While the ideas presented by Alfred Binet … Continue reading Anthropology: Sociocultural Impact of IQ Tests and Scores
Evil and Demons are ancient concepts that we, as humans, never quite understand. From mythology to modern times, the idea of something dark lurking around the corner has always fascinated us. In older days, these shadows were things with wings … Continue reading Anthropology: Cultural Elements and Concepts of ‘Evil’ Over Time
Storytelling, the act of communicating fact and fiction to an audience, is as old as time itself. This comes in the form of myths and legends, as well as histories and culture. All around us, we can see our daily … Continue reading Anthropology: Storytelling and Narrative Anthropology
Many people are fascinated with the rise and fall of Ancient Greek and Rome. Known as some of the greatest cities, and eventually empires, they have been a fascinating subject of study. Historians have studied their rulings for decades, but … Continue reading Anthropology: Greco-Roman Culture and its Influence on Modern Society
Many people know Chernobyl for the horrific explosion that took place. And they’re right, it was a terrible accident that killed thousands. But when we look at the event with an anthropological lens, we see there is more to the … Continue reading Anthropology: The Cultural Fallout of those Impacted by Chernobyl
Magic, mythology, witchcraft, superstitions, religion – all names to identify the unseen. Elements of life that we can’t fully explain as humans. Life, love and death are common themes in stories about humanity. Such mysteries have been fascinating for centuries. … Continue reading Anthropology of Magic and Its Elements Over A Period of Time
Communities are widely varying groups of people that can have a multitude of contexts and purposes. Some communities are large, like an entire country. Others are very small, like a town’s bowling league. No matter the size, a community is … Continue reading Anthropology: The Different Types of Closed Communities Within Society
Dance is a fascinating thing. Both something everyone can do as they hum to their favorite song, as well as an intricate sport that requires years of training. On the surface, dance is a beautiful art form that we can … Continue reading Ethnochoreology: A Study of Culture Through Dance
Buddhism is a widespread and ancient practice that dates back to 623 BCE, with the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, in modern day Lumbini, Nepal. Brought into this world as a prince or of a noble family, Siddhartha Gautama spends his life … Continue reading Buddhism International Variants: A Brief History of the Culture and Teachings of the Buddha