The people of the Independent State of Samoa are known as the ‘happy people’ for their celebrations for nature and fun. Samoans will tell you their informal name ‘happy people’ comes from ‘aiga’, which means family; family is the general … Continue reading Tāgāti’a: Samoan Darts You Will Never See at the Pub, Bar, or the Olympics
Introduction “Rapunzel Rapunzel, Let down your hair.” We all know and love the classic fairytale ” Rapunzel”. The little girls of this world wished their hair was just as long and beautiful. While all us big girls wish we had … Continue reading Anthropology: A Tribe of Women with Hair as Long as Rapunzels
In Japan, food is meant to satisfy all of the senses in the human body and is commonly known for increasing longevity. Food is always prepared with great care and is presented beautifully, especially in Japanese bento boxes. The traditional … Continue reading Anthropology: Sociocultural Trend in Japanese Bento Boxes and Mothering
It’s weird how dependent we have become on technology these days. To think people lived in a totally different era compared to what our world looks like today. Life was noticeably more complicated back then because there was not as … Continue reading Inventions Across The Globe: A Focus On Electrical Beginnings
It is said that this bridge was constructed by the architect Charles Berry junior around 1853, designed in a way to showcase both functionality and creativity through the carvings engraved on the bridge. Lady Wimborne Bridge, mostly known as London … Continue reading Overview of the Most Historic Bridges on Planet Earth
Introduction Historical Television in China China has a rich historical legacy. It’s so rich that there will be an endless supply of plotlines for history-themed TV dramas. Among the innumerable series produced, there are some popular premises. There are historical … Continue reading Anthropology: How China Brings Its History to Life Through TV Shows