For the curious observer of art and culture, a study of religious icons is both a visual and intellectual feast. […]
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Stereotypes of Rural America ++
When asked about all things ‘American’ while living abroad, my standard answer was (and is) that the land area is […]
Video: Hillbilly Archaeology
An American expat returns to his North Carolina roots after many years of living abroad. Come along on the journey […]
Exploring ‘New World’ Cultures at Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology
Exploring one of the world’s great archaeology museums is high on my list of favorite things to do. It’s an […]
Venice in Moody Black and White
As the pre-pandemic tourist hoards would surely attest, Venice is one of our planet’s most atmospheric urban travel destinations. In […]
Kenya’s Maasai Mara: The People and Wildlife
For many of us, international travel is laced with the anticipation of encountering and interacting with cultures that are very […]
Jorge Ospina: In His Own Words
Following up on my most recent post Jorge Ospina: The Bookman of Antioquia Colombia, I wanted to share the interview […]
Jorge Ospina: The Book Man of Antioquia, Colombia
I first heard about Jorge Ospina’s educational initiative, Libros Que Van Y Vienen (Books That Come And Go), from a […]
Ex-Votos: Art as Gratitude and Healing
A work of art can take many forms and be produced for a variety of purposes. Some artists create solely […]
Book Review: Under the Tamarind Tree–A Novel
Short Review Under the Tamarind Tree: A Novel By Rosaliene Bacchus In her novel Under the Tamarind Tree, Guayanese-born author […]
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