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Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia with an area of 329,847 km2. Part of the country lies on the Malay Peninsula and part on the island of Borneo. Malaysia gained its independence from Great Britain in 1957, and in … Read More
Uruguay is famous for its endless pastures and beaches, its yerba mate tea, tango, and candombe music, which, with its African roots, epitomises the country’s rich cultural and ethnic diversity. The Yoruba religion is a further African feature that has … Read More
In the West death is generally perceived as the end of life and existence and so it promotes feelings of fear and anxiety. Anything connected to death is taboo and pushed to the edge of society as the antithesis … Read More
Melissa Shemanna: Artistic Alchemy on Shamanic Paintings and Cultural Roots Melissa Shemanna, a visionary artist whose work intricately weaves the spiritual with the tangible. Born and nurtured in the rich landscapes of Australia, Melissa’s art transcends traditional boundaries, exploring … Read More
Zbyněk Hrábek: Indonesians made it very easy for me when I moved to Sumatra At dawn in the rainforest the piercing sounds of animals resound – it’s time to get up, grab a 30-kilo backpack and go into the … Read More
Milan Jeglik: I left my soul in Sumatra so that I could find my heart in Costa Rica Milan Jeglík is one of the most important Czech conservationists. Although he was born in the Moravian city of Brno, you … Read More
People who identify as or are labelled ‘otaku’ represent a significant fan subculture. An otaku’s identity is based on the consumption of Japanese pop culture products, such as anime and manga. Otaku are also interested in computer or board … Read More
Akhenaten is the second name of Amenhotep IV, the Egyptian ruler of the well-known 18th dynasty1.Approximately from the middle of the 16th to the 14th century BC or the beginning of the 13th century of BC.. He made his … Read More
The Histories by Herodotus represents one of the most important works of ancient literature. It is remarkable how carefully Herodotus described the world of the Greeks and the events that shaped Greek history. The aim of this article is … Read More