Cuneiform was a writing system used in the ancient Middle East. The name, derived from Latin and Middle French roots that mean “wedge-shaped,” has been a cutting-edge assignment since the mid-eighteenth century. Cuneiform was the most extensive and widely used … Continue reading Cuneiform: Overview of Its History and Impact in the Ancient Middle East
Homosexuality is a term that raises quite a lot of eyebrows and hush hush noises. For quite a while now, even the mention of homosexuality has been a taboo in many societies, Hindu religious society being one of them. It … Continue reading Anthropology: References to Homosexuality in Hindu Religion and Mythology
Babylon, the same as the place mentioned in the Bible, was an ancient city in Mesopotamia. It was the capital of Babylonia, a state located in the southern part of Mesopotamia. Babylon was once one of the greatest and most … Continue reading Ancient History: Babylon, the Greatest City in Mesopotamia
Historical Context Before I let you dive into this short story, I must give some historical context. As you can already tell by the title, this work of Biblical fiction takes place during the 1st century CE. More specifically, its … Continue reading Escape from Ephesus: A First Century Story of Courage and Faith
Jewelry is the final accessory that we add to our outfit to look good. Be it for fashion, or a tribute to your own sense of style, or for cultural significance or wearing a cherished piece of jewelry for sentimental … Continue reading Anthropology: Symbolism of Jewelry Across Cultures
The Parthenon The Parthenon today exercises a function very similar to that which it was first endowed with back in the mid 5th century BC. There are various theories about its precise purpose and usage in classical Athens. Possibilities include … Continue reading Ancient History: How the Parthenon Was Once a Medieval Christian Church
A stadium full of screaming fans, adrenaline rushing through your veins as you hold your breath and wait for the players to make the next move, the white noise of the commentators, the sheer passion, hope, anticipation… This is what … Continue reading Anthropology: The Evolution of Sports as a Social Phenomen and its Significance
A Kingdom What we know now as the country of Georgia was once a kingdom. Georgia lies at a crossroads in the world. Nestled in the east of Eastern Europe and the west of Western Asia, Georgia lies on the … Continue reading The Prosperity of the Georgian Empire Under Its First Woman Ruler Queen Tamar
A language is a tool and pathway that helps us to learn about indigenous cultures and traditions. It also helps people to identify themselves. Roughly speaking, there are 6500 languages in use in the world. However, there are many lost … Continue reading Anthropology: The History and Culture Behind Major Lost Languages