The area now known as the Kingdom of Lesotho (pronounced Sootoo) was originally the Bushland. Sesotho is a language commonly used by the various factions that merged to create a nation around the 1800s. The origin of both the names … Continue reading The Culture and Social Structure of Lesotho, “Kingdom of the Sky”
From sushi restaurants to your local Chinese take-out, soy sauce is a mandatory part of any Japanese, Chinese, and even Korean meal. If you don’t normally eat out, you probably have a bottle of Kikkoman in your pantry, or at … Continue reading How Cultural Influences Impacted the Spread and Growth of Soy Sauce in China and Japan
The Heian period, spanning from 794 to 1185, is a period Japanese history praised for its influence on the arts. The catalyst for this period would occur when Emperor Kanmu declared Heian, now known as the city of Kyoto, as the … Continue reading Anthropology: The Heian Period of Japan and Its Rich Cultural Significance
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
Introduction: Ideology Significance in Anthropology The foundation of society is created through various ideologies in the anthropology of religion, politics, and economics. Therefore, this article will focus on individual and collective societies, which are the two significant types of society, … Continue reading Anthropology: Ideology, Society Types, and Globalization
Sometimes referred to as “sheep island”, Faroe islands are a popular travel destination. Although the population is an ethnic minority, it has cultural differences in Denmark. In northern Scandinavia, the Faroe Islanders consider themselves Icelanders, not Swedes. Geography The Faroe … Continue reading Faroe Islands: Overview of the History, Society, and Culture
The case of women in Islam has been the centre of debate about that religion for some time now. Research on the topic has focused on patriarchal oppression, drawing from scriptures and statistics. But relatively little research has gone into … Continue reading How Muslim Women Create Self-Identities Among Tradition and Modernity
Welcome back to another week of the anthropology in fashion series, where we learn about the traditional dresses from one region in the world every week. This week we’ll be looking at clothing distinct to Southern Africa. Southern Africa generally refers … Continue reading Anthropology in Fashion: Cultural Clothing in Southern Africa
Who doesn’t love board games? The perfect combination of luck and skill that inevitably boils over into an argument. But, even before rulebook debates, board games have been entertaining us. For thousands of years, board games have been developed all over the world. Across civilizations and centuries, board games have been an integral part of society. Continue reading Anthropology: Board Games and Their Evolution Through Time and Space