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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
Carina Crișan
Feb 4, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Anthropological Criminology
A distinct and broad subfield of criminology research and anthropology is anthropological criminology. By looking at the interaction of...
Ioana Samoila
Nov 11, 20232 min read
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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...
Ophelia Ridgwell
Nov 4, 20232 min read
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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...
Carina Crișan
Nov 4, 20233 min read
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