Nepal is a small country located between India and China with a population of about 28 million people. In this dense country, there are many traditions and cultures that intermingle with one another. One of the caste systems with a … Continue reading The Caste System and the History of the Newar People of Nepal
For those who have seen Marvel’s Black Panther (2018), the movie would have left a lasting impact. While the entire cast stood out for their performance, it cannot be denied that the Dora Milaje, the team of women who serve … Continue reading Anthropology: The Origin and History of the Dahomey Warriors
The Problem with Our Critical Language The sitcom, or situational comedy, receives much scorn for its stale tropes, stock characters, and cliches. Nevertheless, it continues to be made. The genre, defined as a comedy with a fixed location and cast … Continue reading Big Bang Theory on Stage: The Debt Sitcoms Owe to Greek Comedy
South Africa, also known as RSA, is renowned for being a rainbow nation. It is recognised as such because of its wide range of ethnicities all over the country. Most of this is the result of Apartheid and colonization. South … Continue reading Anthropology: Evidence of South Africa’s Diverse Culture Through Its Cuisine
A brief overview of the yakuza Portrayed in countless movies and video games as tattooed, violent gangsters, the yakuza are transnational members of organized crime groups. Originating in Japan, the yakuza are also known as gokudō (the extreme path), while … Continue reading Anthropology: Exploring the Origin, History and Workings of the Yakuza
The year is 1964. Traders are bustling around the Kabul bazaar selling carpets and mats, spices, and refreshments of all kinds in a streamline of cloth-topped huts. The air smells like roasted chestnuts and sulaimani tea sharp against the scent … Continue reading The Golden Age of Afghanistan and Downfall of the Nation – A Journey of Afghanistan from 1919 to 2021
Located at the northwestern edge of Africa, Morocco lies only a few miles away from Europe. For centuries, Morocco served as the link between the two continents. Due to this particular geographical location, the country was exposed to a myriad … Continue reading A Journey Through Moroccan Myths, Folktales, and Legends
Globalization, or the process by which goods, services, and ideas develop international influence, has undoubtedly affected the nutritional values of food globally. In the realm of nutrition, globalization influences supply chains and available food products. Migration and the global expansion … Continue reading Nutritional Value Adjustments Resulting from Globalization Processes
“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