By uniting the disciplines of archaeology, the study of material culture and history, and physical anthropology, the study of variation in human anatomy, with ethnology, the study of cultural variation of customs, and descriptive linguistics, the study of unwritten indigenous languages, Boas created ...
Internationally recognized for its commitment to studying and conserving human history and culture, the Penn Museum is formally known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Located in Philadelphia, the museum’s extensive collections span artifacts and archaeological finding...
The city's history is tied to the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, an 11th-century order that provided shelter for pilgrims in the Holy Land and took on a military role to defend Christianity. In 1530, the Spanish King, Charles V, gave Malta to the Knights. Once Valletta became the ...
Nestled along the serene banks of the River Cam in eastern England lies the historic city of Cambridge, a captivating destination steeped in centuries of academic prestige and cultural heritage. Renowned worldwide for its illustrious University of Cambridge, dating back to the early 13th century, th...
Bachelor’s Degree:Your degree in Hospitality and Tourism already lays a strong foundation for a career as a Tour Guide. However, depending on the niche you’re aiming for, degrees in History, Art, Archaeology, or Natural Sciences can be beneficial, especially if you’re guiding in specialized...
history and archaeology. Admission to the museum is free. The museum can be reached by public bus number 12 from downtown Split. 6. Marjan Hill Marjan Hill is a protected nature park and popular recreation area located on a peninsula just west of Split’s historic center and Diocletian’s ...
A few years ago I was visited by my old professor of archaeology;after a long visit to the wonderful Palazzo Massimo museum, we needed some lunch.“Let's go to thatporchettaplace, the little hole-in-the-wall with the cheap wine,” he said.Pork?Italy's traditional, mouth-watering pork...
whose IndigenousHopewell earthworkswererecently nominatedfor UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. “Our picks for the 15 best small towns to visit this year all have a population of 25,000 or under, a high density of cultural offerings and natural beauty, and a compelling reason to visit in ...
ground leading to the final resting place of Kōbō Daishi. A long-held belief states that the ancient monk is not dead, but is in a deep state of meditation as he awaits the appearance of the future Buddha, and monks can be seen bringing offerings of fresh food to the tomb every ...
Discover the lively highland culture and beautiful scenery of Guatemala during a 2-day, 1-night visit to Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan. Immerse yourself in the fascinating market found in Chichicastenango, where vendors hawk everything from wood handicrafts, ceramics to offerings for Mayan relig...