Kill, rape, control.” That’s the motto for Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, a transnational criminal organization dubbed “the most dangerous gang in the world.” The gang formed in the ‘80s and has its roots in the fertile gang soil of Los Angeles. MS-13 is predominantly made up of Salvadoran immigrants who sought refuge in the United States during the […]
In many ways, everyday life in ancient Egypt was surprisingly modern. Egyptians had a sophisticated education system – for those who could afford it – and a remarkable understanding of medicine. Men and women also enjoyed an equality that wasn’t often seen in other ancient populations. But that doesn’t mean that daily life in the ancient world was […]
Shibari is a term you may have heard tossed around nonchalantly in hipster circles or read on a Tinder profile or two. You may be wondering “what is shibari?” and whether or not it could spice up your bedroom life. Shibari, or Japanese bondage, isn’t just some passing BDSM trend. It has a rich and vibrant history dating back hundreds […]
Many Americans wonder what North Koreans believe about the United States. The education system in North Korea is completely state-financed and a 12-year-education is compulsory for all children. North Korean child propaganda is fed to children in grades as early as kindergarten. North Korean anti-American nursery rhymes and cartoons pervade the classroom and children’s educational programming. But what are North Koreans taught […]