The literary world generally views Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe as one of the competitors for the “first great English novel”. The novel has had an enormous impact on the media today. It also carries many historical and cultural influences. As … Continue reading The Modern Impact of Robinson Crusoe
As we approach March 12, 2022, we look back on the history of St. Patrick’s Day, its traditions and the criticisms it has faced through the years. Every year, people around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, or the Feast … Continue reading The History, Traditions and Criticisms of St. Patrick’s Day
Colonial History and Local Indigenous Traditions Guatemalan festivals raise the bar for Latin American celebrations by infusing both Christian and Mayan traditions with captivating art, mouth-watering food, innovative performances, and death-defying acts. Despite the everlasting mark of the colonial era, … Continue reading Anthropology: Guatemala’s Most Spectacular Festivals and Local Indigenous Traditions
“Culture” is a broad term––one that can have many different meanings when referencing a collective group of people. For this blog post, I will narrow that definition down to the religion(s), language, social rules, and methods of travel prevalent in … Continue reading The Role of Culture in Facilitating the Spread of Christianity
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
Anabaptist Christian Movment Anabaptist Christians were members of a fringe or a radical movement. It was the prostant Reformationand spiritual ancestors of Morder Baptist Mennoneta, and Quaker. During that time, it was a crime punishable by death under the legal … Continue reading Anthropology: The History and Lifestyle of Amish Christians in the Modern World
There are over 4,000 religions including the various denominations, sects, traditions, religious movements, religious organizations, etc. This number only keeps increasing with time. In this post, we will attempt to understand the meaning and necessity of religion. Then, we shall … Continue reading Anthropology: An Overview of the Different Religions in Human History
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
Understanding the anthropology of a cultural Christmas offers diverging perspectives on the festive holiday. More than just a distinct day in the December calendar, Christmas time illuminates cultural values that tell endless stories about our society and what we adore. … Continue reading Anthropology: Unwrapping the Layers of a Cultural Christmas and Gift Exchange