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Aztec dances exist today as living prayers and powerful symbols of Indigenous survival, uniting Mexican Americans in the United States.
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With exacerbated poverty rates post-COVID, Papua New Guinea continues to experience heightened gender-based violence and domestic abuse.
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Albania’s bunkers were built during the Cold War but have since been repurposed as local businesses and tourist attractions.
Read MoreGen Z Protests: Social Media and Pop Culture in the Fight for Reform
Spreading across Asia, Africa and Europe, youth-led protests have quickly risen over recent months through the use of social media and pop culture symbols, rattling governments in a passionate call for change.
Read MoreEthiopia’s Hydroelectric Dam Opens Despite Egypt’s Protests
Undeterred by decades of water rights controversy, Ethiopia finally opened its monumental hydroelectric dam across part of the Blue Nile River, a project that has garnered fierce opposition from Egypt and Sudan.
Read MoreWhy a Russia-India-China Alliance May Not Be Sustainable
While recent meetings show warmth and unity among the countries’ leaders, the possibility of a sustained alliance seems complex and difficult.
Read MoreThe Fight to Preserve Cantonese Language and Culture
Despite pressure from the Chinese government, the will to preserve the Cantonese language remains strong in China and around the world.
Read MoreHow to Spend the Perfect Day in Islamabad, Pakistan
Explore this guide to an amazing day in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, a serene but simple city often overlooked by locals and tourists alike.
Read MoreA Daring Path to Pakistan’s Hidden Alpine Meadow
Fairy Meadows, nestled at the foot of Nanga Parbat in Pakistan, attracts travelers each year who navigate a perilous mountain road and steep trek to reach its alpine meadows.
Read MoreHow to Maximize Your 5 hours in Dry Tortugas
Daytrippers only have five hours to spend in one of the U.S.'s least-visited National Parks.
Read MoreDon’t Eat and Walk: Japan’s Rule That Leaves Travelers Confused
The Japanese value of staying in the moment and being mindful grounds the custom of not eating and walking simultaneously.
Read MoreThe Complex Sovereignty Claims Over the Amazon
When it comes to the rights over the Amazon rainforest, international governments and Indigenous communities don’t always agree.
Read MoreThe Efficacy of International Courts: What Do They Do?
The International Criminal Court and wartime tribunals are large figureheads for global justice, offering questionable accountability.
Read MoreA Hidden Tribe in the Caves and Jungle of the Philippines
An Indigenous tribe in the island of Palawan, Philippines, continues to live between caves and the jungle, relying directly on nature’s resources to survive.
Read MoreFrance Debates Ban on Childfree Hotels and Restaurants
In France, the debate on childfree hotels, restaurants, campsites and resorts is coming to a head.
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