As kids, we grow up fearing sharks, but who is more in danger? After watching movies like Jaws and The Meg, humans are trained to think that sharks are at the top of the food chain, but one delicacy in China has completely changed the species. Since the 14th Century,
What are Culture Wars? It is what people yell about on social media, what we protest about, what we believe in, what we fight for. Jon Ronson, a Welsh journalist and author has recently created a podcast short series called “Things Fell Apart” about the culture wars that plague our
Who decided that your personal artifact from your home country was to be considered illegal? Why is it now a crime to buy or sell your items of value to others? Isn’t the point of cultural exchange to broaden our horizons while maintaining our sense of cultural identity? It might
On Friday November 5th, Travis Scott hosted the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas. At this event 9 people died and over 300 were injured. Among the deceased was a 14 year old boy. This was considered a mass casualty event by the authorities and yet for 30 minutes, Travis Scott
Concerts and music festivals have been a defining feature of culture and experience across the world for many years. These festivals, and often times individual artists, bring in thousands of attendees for each event. Even though concerts at full capacity have been occurring for several years, it appears that they
There’s something satisfying about movie makeovers that leave us wanting more, every time. We love them, we grew up on them, and whether it’s a secret or not, we want to get one ourselves. Scenes like these are all fun and games, to be enjoyed with a bucket of popcorn,
If you are looking to watch a hit box-office film without paying a dime, you are in luck. This guide is going to highlight how you can pirate any show or film like many others are doing — without repercussions. A recent study has shown that pirated video materials obtain
The famous images that have circulated the world about the paintings made by feminists in Mexico as a protest are considered a crime classified by law. The countries of Latin America have a common denominator and it is the colonization to which they were forced with a religious and patriarchal
The health and diet food market has a long history of selling us misinformative and fear-mongering slogans to get us to buy their products. It tells us what foods are “detoxifying” versus “poisonous,” what is a “guilty pleasure,” and what is “innocent.” Of course, all foods vary in nutritional value,
In Juan Caloca’s virtual game, High Treason, the Mexican artist uses his artistic capabilities to further his criticisms of the Mexican government. In his ‘game’, there is no way to win. To preface this program made by Caloca, you have to understand a little bit of Mexico’s history of censorship.