Western societies have become less religious over recent decades and centuries. According to research, many European countries value religion as the least important. According to Hämäläinen and Tomaszewska (2017), “in most European Union countries, less than 10 percent of people … Continue reading Anthropology: Exploration of Secularization in the Contemporary World
For my grandfather. “Respect your ancestors, for you are the result of a thousand loves”- Old Irish Proverb. My head aches and I feel like I can barely stand, yet I still find myself moving towards the bakery. Desperate, I … Continue reading Memoir: Beyond Colloto – A Story of Passion and Success in Europe
In the southwestern part of Europe lies a renowned country named Spain. Surrounded by a predominantly mountainous region with the Atlantic and Mediterranean oceans. Many inhabitants are left with a variety of activities to explore and pursue. When it comes … Continue reading Anthropology in Sports: Magnetism of Tennis Culture in Spain
“Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with songs still inside them”- Henry David Thoreau. I never really did give much thought to my origins and identity as a young child in Bakersfield, California. I … Continue reading Memoir: Identity Gone Dark in Bakersfield and Celebrated in Spain
In the past week, many Western European nations have been facing torrential rainfall, resulting in fatal flooding throughout the region. Hundreds of people have died, thousands or more are missing and buildings and homes are in ruins as the rivers … Continue reading The Role of Climate Change in Western Europe Fatal Floodings
What is flânerie and who is the flâneur? Flânerie, the aimless act of city strolling, is best done in Paris during a pandemic. The flâneur, wanderer of the metropolis, is not lost, yet he is without a destination. He is … Continue reading Anthropology: Flânerie is the Art of Wandering the City Aimlessly
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
Starving bodies, eyes popping out of their sockets, mattresses on the floor, the incessant siren of the emergency services, doctors on the spot. These images are not those of a report on a city devastated by poverty but those of … Continue reading Hunger Strike of Undocumented Migrants in Belgium
Sweden Sweden is a Nordic country, located in Europe. The population consists of about 10 million people. It does not matter what time of the year you choose to visit. During spring time, you can chill out at an open-air … Continue reading Travel Guide: Things to Do and Places to See in Uppsala, Sweden