🥑 Central America

• 🌐How to Develop a Belief Network

  Studying the development and diversity of religious cognition and behavior.

• 🥧The History of Pumpkin Pie

  Discover the rich history of pumpkin pie, a staple that dates back to 5,500 B.C. and symbolizes American tradition and celebration.

• 🏡Paving the home

  This piece highlights the transformative impact of cement floors and paved streets on health, economic stability, and quality of life in Mexico.

• 🌍Technology is not the enemy (uncoolness is)

  An exploration of how technology's role in language preservation is changing perceptions among indigenous communities.

• 🌍Why can’t we eat spaghetti too?

  Diving into Rachel Laudan's critique of the simplistic notions surrounding traditional and modern food practices.

• 📚Salvaje de Corazon

  A chilling reminder of the unintended consequences our cultural creations can have.

• 🌽The daily grind

  An exploration of the impact of maize processing on Mexican culture and women's roles in society.

• 🍲If you can’t control your moustache ..

  A fascinating collection of proverbs about women and soup from cultures around the world reveals both humorous and thought-provoking insights. Here are some intriguing examples

• 🌍The Garifuna Mass

  New York City's linguistic tapestry showcases endangered languages thriving in unexpected places.

• 💔God help me to be human

  Richard Rodriguez reflects on César Chávez's vision of courage and suffering for others in the context of Mexican identity and dignity.

• 🎶A graphical analysis of national anthem lyrics

  My quest to learn "La Marseillaise" led me to explore the curious and often violent lyrics of national anthems from around the world.

• 🌭Hot dogs of Latin America

  Here's a fascinating look at how American hot dogs have taken on unique local twists throughout Latin America. The variations in Guatemala and Colombia showcase just how inventive cuisine can be.

• 🌈The upside of disaster

  Solnit explores the surprising joy that emerges from the rubble of disasters, revealing deep desires for community and connection.

• 🏺Anasazi storage jar

  A beautiful artifact of the ancient Anasazi Pueblo civilization, showcasing vibrant craftsmanship in ceramic storage vessels.

• 🎼The sparrow and the phonograph

  An insightful warning from John Philip Sousa about the impact of mechanical music on American musical artistry.

• 🐍São Paulo, Brazil, by Carlos Cazalis

  Exploring the Minhocão, a unique elevated expressway in São Paulo, transformed into a vibrant public space on Sundays.

• 😷Who was that masked man?

  A reflection on the social impact of masks during the swine flu outbreak.

• ⛪Cathedral, by David LaChapelle

  Reflecting on LaChapelle's art, where churches become ships with complex narratives.

• 🌽¡Tamales oaxaqueños!

  You can hear it from blocks away, the unmistakable call of tamale vendors echoing through Mexico City.

• 🌎The first assimilation

  An exploration of cultural adaptation among Central American immigrants in LA, highlighting the complexities of identity and belonging.

• 🌸Avenida Morelos, Guadalajara, Mexico

  Check out this colorful shop in central Guadalajara, where the theme is a delightful mystery between flowers, dresses, and butterflies.

• 🗺️Mental states

  The intriguing link between regional personality traits and various societal outcomes in the United States.

• 📚Biblioteca Vasconcelos, Mexico City

  This striking library interior evokes elements of futuristic design, reminiscent of sci-fi aesthetics, yet it captures the essence of what a library represents in culture and learning. "Vista de la Biblioteca Vasconcelos" by Eneas, 25 June 2006.

• 🎶Aztec ‘noisemakers’ reconsidered

  Exploring the intricate sounds of pre-Columbian instruments and their revival in modern research.

• 🎶Roaring Lambs or bleating lions?

  Exploring the complexities of Christian influence in American culture, drawing on the cultural phenomena of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• 🏞️Where the White things are - Visiting a town of Afrikaner separatists

  A reflective exploration of Orania, a town that embodies the legacy of apartheid ideologies while striving to carve out an Afrikaner identity in contemporary South Africa.