The Philippines is known for its beautiful beaches, delicious fruit, and fascinating cultural history. Comprising 7641 islands, it is also one of the world’s largest archipelagos. The nation has an abundance of shopping malls, cultural landmarks, and natural beauties. In … Continue reading Manila: The Home of the Philippines’s Cultural Past and Present
Autumn, as we know, brings a change in season, marking the transition from summer to winter. The temperatures are slightly cooler, days gradually get shorter, the air gets drier and the leaves change colours before eventually falling off the trees. … Continue reading The Mid-Autumn Festival and Its Cultural Significance in China
For anyone who hasn’t seen the recent BBC drama series The Serpent, (now available on Netflix), let me tell you it is absolutely worth the watch. Burrowing into the dark side of hippie culture, it chronicles the life of Charles Sobhraj, … Continue reading Murder On The Hippie Trail – The True Story Of Charles Sobhraj
Mount Everest is currently the highest mountain on Earth, measuring 8,848 m above sea level. It is a part of the Himalayas, which is a mountain range that stretches across Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mount Everest, however, … Continue reading Mount Everest: The Most Polluted Mountain Peak in the World
When it comes to South- East Asia, the country of Laos is generally eclipsed by its larger-than-life neighbours. Located between Vietnam and Thailand, with China and Myanmar to the north, Laos tends to be left in the shadows. However, Laos … Continue reading Anthropology: An Introductory Guide to Laos History, Culture, and People
Ancient civilizations loved building pyramids. There are dozens of them across the world, and many are still in amazing condition despite being centuries old. Each civilization that built them had its take on the structure. While there are some similarities … Continue reading Architecture: Fascinating Pyramids From All Around the World
Beauty has always been subjective and sometimes, controversial. I am sure that most of us here, men or women, have looked in the mirror and found themselves unattractive for whatever reason. Well first, this is completely false, as everybody is … Continue reading Fashion Anthropology: Exploring Beauty Traditions Around the World
The Gift What does a gift mean to you? It could be a gesture of appreciation, a thoughtful memento from a loved one, or something to be accepted with no strings attached. The concept of the gift is a complex … Continue reading Anthropology: Diverse Methods of Gift-Giving From Various Cultures
Introduction According to the 2020 Census Data from Statistics Korea, “the youth population… recorded a year-on-year decrease. In the meantime, the elderly population aged 65 or more recorded a year-on-year increase” the nation of South Korea is an aging nation. … Continue reading Anthropology: Effects of COVID-19 on the Korean Elder Poverty Population