Doing laundry has been a part of everyday life ever since humans began wearing clothing made of fabrics. Nowadays, laundry hardly takes time to do and barely any physical effort needs to be made to wash dirty clothes. However, this … Continue reading How Laundry Has Evolved From Ancient History to Present Day
One of the oldest traditions to survive to date, hammams are basically bathhouses mostly associated with Islamic regions. Spread all over the world, hammams do not just serve as a place for cleansing, but also as social centers where people … Continue reading Hammams: History, Use, and Cultural Significance
Rome. Everybody knows the city, everybody loves the city. It’s famous for its traditional Italian food, beautiful buildings and historical importance, not to mention the ever romantic atmosphere. When you think of Rome you think about the Colosseum, the Trevi … Continue reading Travel Guide: The Hidden Catacombs of Rome
The role of illness in human history Like all beings of nature, humans have faced illness since the dawn of humanity. However no other species have come to understand the body and health as well as the Homo Sapiens Sapiens. … Continue reading Anthropology: Mankind’s History of Illness and Epidemiology
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
Celebrating the coming of the new year is universal. Happening days or months after January 1st, different countries’ traditions and beliefs welcome the new year and are deeply rooted in history and culture. No religion or culture is left out … Continue reading How Different Traditions Commemorate the Coming of a New Year
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