Gattaca, a film that debuted in 1997, explores genetic manipulation in a dystopian society. The movie was years ahead of its time. Technologies that enable gene editing, such as Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR), now exist. If parents … Continue reading Ableism and Modern Eugenics: A Result of CRISPR and Gene Editing
Religious impact on society cannot be understated. It has bridged the gap between societies and cultures. It has provided purpose and fulfillment for those within their respective religions. Its influence is forever changing the world. The purpose of this article … Continue reading Anthropology: Religious Influence In Wars and Conflicts
The glamorous city of Dubai, located in the United Arab Emirates, is a hotspot for luxury, grandeur, and innovation. Indeed, the city is so globally well-known that it is often mistaken for an entire country. Its reputation – as a … Continue reading A Cultural Tour of Dubai: History and Heritage in the Land of Luxury
The Illyrians were a group of tribes who spoke the Indo-European languages. They were one of the three main Paleo-Balkan populations, along with the Greek and the Thracians. During ancient times, Illyrians inhabited the western Balkan Peninsula. The territory later … Continue reading Anthropology: Exploring the Nuances of Illyrian Religion and Deities
Doing laundry has been a part of everyday life ever since humans began wearing clothing made of fabrics. Nowadays, laundry hardly takes time to do and barely any physical effort needs to be made to wash dirty clothes. However, this … Continue reading How Laundry Has Evolved From Ancient History to Present Day
An element of distrust is an integral component of liberal democracy, which is based on the doctrine of constitutional law of separation of powers, under which, the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government are kept separate. This is the … Continue reading The Importance and Consequences of Vanguardism for Democracy
Human beings’ fascination with cats goes back to several thousand years. They have been prized as deities, pets and work animals since ancient times. While for many they are cuddly pets and part of the family, they also aid us … Continue reading Anthropology: The History of Cat Worship in Egyptian Culture
Sometimes referred to as “sheep island”, Faroe islands are a popular travel destination. Although the population is an ethnic minority, it has cultural differences in Denmark. In northern Scandinavia, the Faroe Islanders consider themselves Icelanders, not Swedes. Geography The Faroe … Continue reading Faroe Islands: Overview of the History, Society, and Culture
Many of us would have watched the movie Ice Princess (2005) and fallen in love with everything about ice-skating. To be so graceful, agile, strong, and master the art of not falling on your behind on the ice, let alone … Continue reading Anthropology: A Glimpse into the History and Evolution of Ice Skating