Inhabiting the forests of Paraguay, Argentina, southern Brazil, Bolivia and Uruguay are the Guarani people, a group of indigenous tribes of South America. They were once a thriving group and their population spanned more land than now, but the Europeans’ … Continue reading Anthropology: The Guarani History, Culture, and Present Day
The protection of biodiversity and, therefore, of endangered species is an issue to which I attach a great deal of importance. Albert II, Prince of Monaco The words that need to be inculcated by everyone residing on Earth to sustain … Continue reading Most Threatened Biodiversity Hotspots in the World
Festivals are one of the best ways to imbibe the culture of a country. Besides getting to gorge on the delicious food, slurp on the drinks and dance with jolly strangers, they’re essentially an open window to the country’s history, … Continue reading Travel Guide: Top Cultural Festivals of Argentina
Just like any other country, Argentina has its own share of myths and folklore. Most of the rich oral history sprouts from the many indigenous tribes that inhabit the land. Many of these tales now span countries and cultures as … Continue reading The World of Argentinian Myths and Folklore
Societal Challenges for Argentina’s Indigenous People Every couple hundred people in Argentina comprise at least one indigenous person, whether they hail from the forests of Misiones, the lowlands of the Pampas, or the deserts of Patagonia. Putting cultural and geographical … Continue reading The Prolonged Struggle for Indigenous Groups in Argentina
History of South America’s Yaghan People The Yaghan of Tierra del Fuego defied many conventions of human society. They wore little to no clothing, possessed no personal property, and lit fires in their wooden canoes to signal others and stay … Continue reading The Fading Yaghan Culture of Tierra Del Fuego
The Origin and Custom of Yerba Maté Drinking maté goes far beyond sharing an herbal tea with friends and reaping the health benefits. In fact, ritual and ceremonial use of maté in South America dates back millennia. As well, the … Continue reading Anthropology: History and Culture of Yerba Maté in South America
A Look at Argentina’s Patagonian Welsh Communities Buenos Aires, Argentina’s sprawling Atlantic metropolis, captivates visitors with its blend of French, Italian, and Spanish architecture and cuisine. Patagonia, in contrast, hosts a more unusual culture in its vast and once barren … Continue reading How the Welsh Preserved Their Language and Culture in Patagonia
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 traditional clothing from the Southern Cone. The Southern cone is … Continue reading Anthropology in Fashion: Cultural Clothing in the Southern Cone