“Nothing is certain except for death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin The History of Taxation The earliest record of formal taxation under the government was during 3000 B.C in Egypt. Scribes” were ordered by pharaohs to raise money in any … Continue reading The History of Taxation Around the World From Ancient to Modern Times
Introductions: United Arab Emirates History Ever since December 2, 1971, the United Arab Emirates has prospered in politics, economics and protected its cultural and physical anthropology. Initially, as the founding father, His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan stated, “he … Continue reading Anthropology: United Arab Emirates Politics, Economics, and Culture
What is the International Political System? The international political system is a forum for relations between countries. Those relations tend to centre around economics, human rights, and matters of diplomacy. Yet, the international system is unique because it does have … Continue reading Sociopolitical Anthropology: Introduction to International Relations and How this Political System Works
Origins of the Manifesto and Communist Ideology Karl Marx (1818-83) and Friedrich Engels (1820-95) wrote The Manifesto of the Communist Party (1848) to trace the history of human progress. They believed that the transition from capitalism to communism would mark … Continue reading Anthropology: History and Philosophy of the Communist Manifesto
Anguilla is a British colony overseas in the Caribbean. It is one of the northernmost islands of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and just north of Saint Martin. The … Continue reading Anthropology : Food, Culture, and Establishment of Anguilla
The war between Israel and Palestine is an ongoing struggle for violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Various attempts have been made to resolve the conflict as part of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. It has been described as the “most unstoppable … Continue reading Israel-Palestine Foreign Relations and Conflicts
Many people know Chernobyl for the horrific explosion that took place. And they’re right, it was a terrible accident that killed thousands. But when we look at the event with an anthropological lens, we see there is more to the … Continue reading Anthropology: The Cultural Fallout of those Impacted by Chernobyl
If you wonder which nation in South-East Asia tops in terms of development, the answer is Singapore. Besides Hong Kong of China, Singapore ranks tops ranking in free economies as per Wall Street Journal for Economic freedom. The Singaporeans are … Continue reading Singapore: A Developed Cultural Economy
Unequal pay between men and women is an issue which largely goes unnoticed in society. Women are paid less than their male counterparts both on average and for completing the same work. Gender discrimination was illegalized in the workplace in … Continue reading Anthropology: An Overview of the Gender Pay Gaps in the Workplace