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About Folklore and Mythology across cultures
Mythology and folklore provide windows into the common concepts and imagination of many communities. Through these rich tales,...

Ioana Samoila
Mar 3, 20242 min read


The role of adolescents in society
Adolescence has been described as the period between puberty and adulthood. It is typically split into two phases—early teens (ages 10 to...

Lavinia Ion
Mar 3, 20242 min read


Romans as great engineers
Introduction Ancient civilizations have always been known for their cutting-edge inventions, as well as their revolutionary methods in...

Ilinca Savu
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Family structures around the world: Part Two
Families are the unit of any society, as they are the provider of social individuals that conform to a moral code and present all the...

Violeta Ungureanu
Feb 25, 20243 min read


Ink and Intimidation: The mistreatment of Journalists
We live under the impression that the press is free, vital for a functioning democracy but the reality is far away from this. Although...

Ecaterina Bordei-Laiu
Feb 25, 20243 min read


Fiction VS. Reality: Anthropology in the TV series “Bones”
The popular TV series "Bones," which debuted in 2005, has fascinated viewers with its distinct mix of human dynamics, crime-solving, and...

Ioana Samoila
Feb 25, 20242 min read


American Gun Culture
Every day 38,826 people die from gun violence in the United States. As of this year, there are 393 million privately-owned firearms in...

Carina Crișan
Feb 4, 20243 min read


The pioneer of modern Anthropology: Franz Boas
Prior to the twentieth century, it was commonly accepted that western culture was more advanced than all other cultures. Going into the...

Ophelia Ridgwell
Feb 4, 20242 min read


The Transnational Growth of Floriculture: A Cultural Anthropological Perspective
Floriculture, the artful nurturing of flowers and ornamental plants, is an ancient practice deeply ingrained in the tapestry of human...

Ioana Teodora Rizea
Feb 4, 20243 min read


F the Patriarchy?
Introduction “F the Patriarchy” and “Smash the Patriarchy”. You have certainly encountered these expressions at least once in your...

Sara Dogaru
Feb 4, 20242 min read


Sociology vs. Anthropology - What's the difference?
Both anthropology and sociology are separate but related academic disciplines that explore the complex nature of human civilisations....

Ioana Samoila
Jan 21, 20242 min read


The lethal breath of medieval Midas
The 14th century was marked by a big drop in the world’s population. At international level, the number of people getting ill was...

Ilinca Savu
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Family structures around the world: Part One
In the evolution of humans, families have been played an essential role, not only determining the survival of the individuals, but also...

Violeta Ungureanu
Jan 14, 20243 min read


The world’s most isolated family
The Lykov family was a family of Old Believers, meaning that they maintained the practices of the old practices of the Russian Orthodox...

Carina Crișan
Jan 14, 20242 min read


Anthropology Unveiled: Delving into the Mosaic of Humanity
The word Anthropology, derived from the Greek words “anthropos” and “logia”, is defined as the study of human societies, cultures and...

Ophelia Ridgwell
Jan 14, 20242 min read


Why do we preserve endangered languages
Language is at the heart of all cultures. It shapes communication, the way people articulate to each other, religions, as religious texts...

Ophelia Ridgwell
Dec 17, 20232 min read


The origins of anti-semitism
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, antisemitism can be best defined as the “hatred or unfair treatment of Jews.” We’ve all heard...

Carina Crișan
Dec 17, 20232 min read


Language and Identity
The human, Aristotle declared, is the most sociable animal. He, outside of society, can either become a god, or beast. The...

Violeta Ungureanu
Dec 9, 20232 min read


A lost empire
Introduction The largest and most influential empire to have ever existed in South America, the Inca civilization, represents a history...

Ilinca Savu
Dec 9, 20232 min read


The River that Shaped a Civilization
We all have heard about the huge impact Ancient Egypt has had on the evolution of humanity. The astonishing knowledge the Egyptians...

Ilinca Savu
Nov 12, 20232 min read
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