Mariana Henriques Martins

Modern Age, Thoughtlessness and Nazi Germany Propaganda, in Hannah Arendt’s work

Is the Enlightenment the “Age of Reason”?

Exarcheia: An Artistic and Political Neighborhood of Resistance in the Hellenic city of Athens -...

Located at the boundary of Athens' city center, Exarcheia is a triangle-shaped neighborhood, where people not only support a new vision for their lives but also constructed it themselves. This neighborhood is famously recognized as a place of political activism, resistance to gentrification, asylum for migrants, and a hub for anarchists, socialists, and politically minded people who fiercely support anti-authoritarian and anti-capitalist views.

The Pitt Rivers Museum: Is Decolonization on the Way? - Yoair Blog

The Pitt Rivers Museum, founded in 1884, is one of the most famous museums of anthropology, ethnography, and archaeology in the world.

Anthropology: How Did Christian Doctrines Influence Social Welfare? - Yoair Blog

As all of us know, poverty is not solely a modern reality. It is a social condition that has existed throughout human history and is persistent in its survival. World societies have strategized various ways of managing it, including charity, poverty relief systems, and welfare states' social provision.

Brexit and the desire for independence: Where is Scotland headed?

Image Source: The Atlantic Scotland has had a strong tendency towards separatism for many years. According to Professor of Modern History, Ben Jackson, Scotland's separatist nationalism began to take shape in the 1970s and achieved its current ideological maturity during the 80s and 90s.

The History behind the Taliban Movement

Figure 1 - Al Jazeera In The Taliban and the Crisis of Afghanistan, M. Nazif Shahrani, a professor of Anthropology, Central Asia, and Middle East studies, describes the Taliban Movement from a historical perspective and considers three essential aspects of Afghanistan's history that prepared the ground for the rise of the Taliban.

The Radical Fight Against 'Cultural Marxism' in Portugal

Figure 1 - André Ventura, the president of Chega. Portugal used to be one of the five countries in the European Union without a radical right representative in the National Parliament. This 'exceptionalism' ended in October 2019, with the election to the parliament of André Ventura, president of the populist radical right party Chega (which means 'enough' in Portuguese).

Virtual Reality Therapy: How Technology Enhances Your Connection with Reality

Technology is often criticized for disconnecting us from reality. It immerses us in a screen, moves our attention away from the world around us and, ultimately, from ourselves. But what if technology could enhance our connection with reality? What if, instead of separating us from the real world, technology could help us establish a healthier relationship with it?

What is Conscious Communication and How to Apply it in Every Relationship

Article by: Mariana Henriques Martins It is not always easy to be completely aware when we communicate with others. Speaking honestly, listening deeply, and navigating the inevitable twists and turns of a conversation all require a high degree of self-awareness.