“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your […]
Archive for ‘Culture’
The Effects of Buddhism on Southeast Asian Culture
I don’t remember making a conscious decision to immerse myself in the study of Buddhism, but by 2005 when I […]
Has Modernity Failed Us?
I’m obsessed with history and archaeology. For me, there’s a fascinating mystique that surrounds the exploration of advanced ancient cultures […]
Gaining Awareness
In a world of artifice and sham […]
Making a Commitment to Sustainability
“Climate change probably represents the biggest threat to human health over the next 10 or 20 years.” Ashish Jha, Director […]
Artemisia Gentileschi–Italian Painter and Heroine
The 17th century artist Artemisia Gentileschi was a woman who possessed a wealth of strength and intelligence that enabled her […]
Street Art in Lima, Peru
One of my favorite aspects of living in Latin America is the abundance of street art that adorns buildings, alleys […]
Margaret Mead–Bringing Anthropology to the Masses
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that […]
Abuse of Power: the more things change…
Just to prove the wisdom of the old adage ‘the more things change, the more they remain the same,’ I […]
Contemplating an ancient civilization in San Agustín, Colombia
While many globetrotting travelers these days hurry from one megasite to another in their haste to check each off a […]
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