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Oct 27, 2009
A Brief History of the Museum
In: Cultural Anthropology
By: Admassu Kebede
Having its origins in ancient Alexandria, the museum opened its doors to the public in 18th century France and spread in the wake of the great world's fairs.
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Oct 24, 2009
The Vampire Disease
In: Anthropology (general)
By: Lawrence Koppy
Porphyria symptoms bear striking similarities to characteristics associated with Vampires of literature and film. Could this explain origins of the age-old legend?
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Oct 22, 2009
The History of Halloween
In: Cultural Anthropology
By: Iulia Filip
The origins of Halloween, a secular holiday observed by millions of people every year, can be traced back to ancient Celtic, Roman and Christian rituals.
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Oct 18, 2009
Kukeri Games – the Bulgarian Carnival
In: Ethnography
By: Rumyana Mokanova
Carnivals are usually associated with Venice or Rio de Janeiro and linked to the Middle Ages but the rowdy festivals before Lent are much more older.
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Oct 14, 2009
Zombie – From Haiti to Halloween
In: Social Anthropology
By: Hari Navarro
It's time to hack up that old suit, slap on the corn syrup blood & get your stagger on. But what are the origins behind one of Halloween's most favored characters?
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