Most often, gold rushes, or violent conflicts between cowboys and Native Americans are what takes center stage in media portrayals of the Wild West period (1870’s – 1890’s). However, during this time another lesser known conflict was brewing, a conflict both highly academically dishonest and morally reprehensible (IB students please don’t try this at home)…
Category: Culture
Albums Reviewed: BBNG2
BBNG 2 is an album by Canadian music group BADBADNOTGOOD, released on April 3, 2012. I am a big fan of this band, and I think this is a great introduction to their style of music, as it features covers of musicians like Kanye West, Tyler The Creator, Gucci Mane and My Bloody Valentine. My…
Diwali: The Festival of Light
Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, the moment where each face turns into a blissful smile, the day when Indian culture becomes the reflection of our souls, the time when there is victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. So when is Diwali? The festival typically takes place some time…
Japan
こんにちは (Kon’nichiwa) Can you guess the country that you will learn more about today? Yes, Japan it is! Read to find out more interesting facts about this country. Japan is an island country in the Pacific Ocean with thick urban communities, imperial palaces, mountainous national parks and a huge amount of places of worship and…
Huacachina
Huacachina, ever heard of this place? Nope. Well, read to find out more about the wonderful village. Huacachina, a desert oasis and tiny village just west of the city of Ica in southwestern Peru. At its center are the green waters of the Huacachina Lagoon, ringed by palm trees and thought to have therapeutic properties….
