🧉 South America

• 🕯️What the World Has to Learn from the Philosophy of Afro-Brazilian Religions

  Explore how Afro-Brazilian religions blend diverse spiritual elements to address modern life’s complexities.

• 🔭Early-Career Astrophysicists and Social Scientists Will Have a Front-Row Seat for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Groundbreaking Night Sky Survey

  Early-career scientists gain unprecedented access to the stars with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s groundbreaking sky survey.

• 🌐How to Develop a Belief Network

  Studying the development and diversity of religious cognition and behavior.

• 📚Expanding Latin American Philosophical Work

  Developing inroads for Latin American philosophers in a new and global interdisciplinary conversation

• 🌊What is the Longest River in the World?

  Explore the riveting race for the title of the world's longest river, where the Amazon and Nile vie closely under the scrutiny of modern geography.

• 📖Citation Needed

  Reflecting on the quirks and community-driven nature of Wikipedia's content and editing processes.

• 🎸My charango

  A journey into the world of the charango, a unique Andean instrument, as I reflect on my musical exploration and the cultural significance behind it.

• ⚽If you want a masterpiece, the artist has to screw up

  Brian Phillips explores the intricate relationship between human error, storytelling, and the aesthetics of soccer, reflecting on the infamous "Hand of God" goal.

• 🤝Take only staples, leave only electronics

  Examining the complex aftermath of the Chile earthquake and the human responses in crisis situations.

• 🎶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.

• 📞You had me at 'hello'

  An exploration of how the word "hello" transcended technology and culture through the evolution of telephonic communication.

• 📺What a difference a TV makes

  Television's impact on women's roles and fertility is profound, as shown in studies from India and Brazil.

• 🇱🇧Food flags

  A delightful exploration of national cuisines represented as flags, showcasing Lebanon's specialties among other global favorites.

• 🌴Heart of palm

  This careful schematic cross-section of a palm stem evokes striking similarities to Pacific Northwest art despite the palm’s tropical origins. Based on the content, relevant geolocation coordinates for the Malay Peninsula might be approximately

• 🎭The blurry border between having a dream and losing one’s mind

  Exploring the intertwining of dream and madness in Herzog's "Fitzcarraldo."

• 🐍São Paulo, Brazil, by Carlos Cazalis

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

• 🌳Tapumes, by Henrique Oliveira

  Brazilian artist Henrique Oliveira transforms discarded wood into vibrant sculptures in his latest installation, _Tapumes_.

• 🛒If I Made a Commercial for Trader Joe’s, by Carl Willat

  A whimsical tribute to a beloved supermarket, blending nostalgia and humor through music and creativity.

• 🌍Global Street Food installation, by Mike Meiré

  A glimpse into the diverse world of street food vendor setups captured by Mike Meiré, highlighting their cultural significance and the absence of the vendors themselves. Geolocation coordinates

• 👑Every man a king

  Wu Tingfang shares a compelling perspective on the title of the American president, advocating for a change to "Emperor" to elevate the position and reflect its true significance.

• 🎭One hand, one heart, two tongues

  A discussion on the bilingual revival of _West Side Story_ and its efforts to redress cultural biases.

• 🌎The first assimilation

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

• 🌍The places we live

  Explore the lives of a billion people living in slums through immersive photography and personal stories.

• 📚Necessity > custom > obligation > institution

  Luis Soriano's inspiring journey to bring books and education to impoverished communities in Colombia is a testament to the impact one individual can have.

• 🏛️Stone wall, Cuzco, Peru

  The intricacies of Cuzco's mortarless Incan masonry never cease to amaze me, especially regarding how the seams between the blocks appear on the inside. How complex might the joints be? The geolocation coordinates for this remarkable structure are approximately -13.5226, -71.9731.

• 🌍Some of the loneliest languages

  Dispatches from the world of endangered languages, highlighting the plight of those struggling to survive.

• 🌆“City Of Immigrants,” by Steve Earle with Forro in the Dark

  A joyful tribute to the essence of cities through music, featuring "City of Immigrants" by Steve Earle with Forro in the Dark.

• 🍧The meals on the bus go round and round

  A delightful exploration of Ecuador's vibrant bus culture and the unique culinary experiences found along the way.

• 🍍Fruteria on the corner of Billinghurst and Mansilla, by Thomas Locke Hobbs

  A thoughtful reflection on the artistry of fruit displays, inspired by a special pineapple.

• 🍲Community kitchens in Lima, Peru

  Women in Peru unite through community kitchens, not only to feed those in need but also to empower themselves and demand change.

• 🌍All the countries that’re fit to print

  An observation on the media coverage of countries located in the interior of continents.

• 🦓Bolivia’s volunteer zebras

  A creative approach to addressing urban traffic safety issues can be seen in La Paz, Bolivia, where volunteers dressed as zebras help pedestrians cross the busy streets.

• 🌍Mix CD | Triple Frontera

  Celebrating the diverse identities and cultural richness of the Triple Frontera region in South America.

• 🗺️A star in the East- The enduring myth of Prester John

  The legend of Prester John serves as a lens through which we examine medieval European dreams of Christian power in distant lands.