The Aztecs of Central Mexico were a Mesoamerican culture that thrived during the post-classical period, from 1300 to 1521. Consisting of different ethnic groups, the Aztecs dominated large parts of Mesoamerica from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Different ethnic … Continue reading Anthropology: An Overview of the Aztec Civilization’s Cultural Legacy
Over the past several centuries, legal, social and political changes have been made by women. One of them was suffrage. Almost a century would pass before the combined efforts of all the activists would bear fruit and women earned the … Continue reading Anthropology: Tracing the History of Women’s Suffrage Across the World
The Illyrians were a group of tribes who spoke the Indo-European languages. They were one of the three main Paleo-Balkan populations, along with the Greek and the Thracians. During ancient times, Illyrians inhabited the western Balkan Peninsula. The territory later … Continue reading Anthropology: Exploring the Nuances of Illyrian Religion and Deities
Human beings’ fascination with cats goes back to several thousand years. They have been prized as deities, pets and work animals since ancient times. While for many they are cuddly pets and part of the family, they also aid us … Continue reading Anthropology: The History of Cat Worship in Egyptian Culture
Many of us would have watched the movie Ice Princess (2005) and fallen in love with everything about ice-skating. To be so graceful, agile, strong, and master the art of not falling on your behind on the ice, let alone … Continue reading Anthropology: A Glimpse into the History and Evolution of Ice Skating
Stories are not merely entertainment but also narrate the history of people. They are a way to preserve the past and carry traditions forward. Myths embody the journey of people, wars, conquests and defeats and their cultural beliefs. A brief … Continue reading Exploring Serbian Culture Through Myths, Legends and Folklore
The past few decades have seen the people of Iraq suffer dire consequences like inaccessibility to essential services and economic stagnation due to conflicts, wars and sanctions. Years of invasions coupled with a war that lasted for decades has taken … Continue reading The Sociocultural Implications of Being a Woman in Iraq
You have seen bridges all around the world laden with love locks. Engraved with initials or messages to friends, family and loved ones, love locks remain a classic token of love even in the digital age. Adding love locks to … Continue reading The Truth Behind Romantic and Not-So-Romantic Love Locks Across the World
The Israel-Palestine conflict has had dire effects on both parties, with hundreds of casualties. Palestinians continue to face institutionalized discrimination in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). In the Jordan Valley of the West Bank, Palestinians work in the … Continue reading Child Labour and Exploitation Amidst the Israeli-Palestine Conflict