The sound of bagpipes, the synchrony of Irish step-dancers, the poise of men in kilts parading the streets, and a sea of green mark the date – March 17 – that commemorates the death of Saint Patrick, Ireland’s most popular patron saint. You don’t need to be Irish (Saint Patrick wasn’t) to appreciate the rich…
Indigenous peoples have inhabited Earth for millennia. Being descendants of the first occupants of a given region, each native population has its own way of life and worldviews that are passed down through countless generations in the form of culture and traditions. Although each aboriginal group is extremely unique, cultural studies have found that they…
During our time on Earth, we humans have stimulated growth and industry through various world-changing inventions. Characterized by our curiosity and desire to understand our surroundings, we have discovered resources and developed ways to use them to our benefit. Our inventive mentality has allowed us to thrive like no other species. America’s relatively-recent history has…
