Ink and Intimidation: The mistreatment of Journalists
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We live under the impression that the press is free, vital for a functioning democracy but the reality is far away from this. Although...
Ioana Samoila
- Feb 25
- 2 min
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...
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Carina Crișan
- Feb 4
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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...
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Ophelia Ridgwell
- Feb 4
- 2 min
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...
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Ioana Teodora Rizea
- Feb 4
- 3 min
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...
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Sara Dogaru
- Feb 4
- 2 min
F the Patriarchy?
Introduction “F the Patriarchy” and “Smash the Patriarchy”. You have certainly encountered these expressions at least once in your...
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Ioana Samoila
- Jan 21
- 2 min
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....
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Ilinca Savu
- Jan 17
- 2 min
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...
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Violeta Ungureanu
- Jan 14
- 3 min
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...
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Carina Crișan
- Jan 14
- 2 min
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...
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Ophelia Ridgwell
- Jan 14
- 2 min
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...
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Ophelia Ridgwell
- Dec 17, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Carina Crișan
- Dec 17, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Violeta Ungureanu
- Dec 9, 2023
- 2 min
Language and Identity
The human, Aristotle declared, is the most sociable animal. He, outside of society, can either become a god, or beast. The...
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Ilinca Savu
- Dec 9, 2023
- 2 min
A lost empire
Introduction The largest and most influential empire to have ever existed in South America, the Inca civilization, represents a history...
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Ilinca Savu
- Nov 12, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Ioana Samoila
- Nov 11, 2023
- 2 min
Anthropological Criminology
A distinct and broad subfield of criminology research and anthropology is anthropological criminology. By looking at the interaction of...
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Ophelia Ridgwell
- Nov 4, 2023
- 2 min
A kaleidoscope of culture; Singapore
Our modern world is becoming increasingly diverse and complex, each one of our identities being a rich mosaic of experiences, expressed...
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Carina Crișan
- Nov 4, 2023
- 3 min
The Dilemma of Closed Communities
A closed community is a group of people or states that intentionally limits links with outsiders and outside communities. Think of the...
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Violeta Ungureanu
- Nov 4, 2023
- 3 min
Archaeology of Daily Life
The modern era is marked by an unfathomable surge in data collection every passing second. In the mere seconds it took you to click on...
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