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The Cultural Frame
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The Ancient Ruins of Alexandria: Layers of Memory and Identity
The ancient ruins of Alexandria are more than remnants of stone—they are traces of cultural blending and shifting identity. Through a cultural anthropological lens, these ruins reveal how this once-great Mediterranean city embodied the meeting of civilizations: Egyptian, Greek, and later Roman. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria became a crossroads of knowledge, trade, and belief, where temples, libraries, and tombs reflected both local traditions and foreign influenc


The Roman Forum: A Mirror of Collective Identity
At the heart of ancient Rome lay the Forum Romanum, more than just a marketplace or political hub — it was the living core of Roman society. Through a cultural anthropological lens, the Forum can be seen as a space where everyday life, belief systems, and social hierarchies intertwined to shape a shared Roman identity. The Forum wasn’t only where senators debated or merchants sold goods; it was where ritual, power, and performance converged. Religious temples stood alongside


Beauty, Body, and Belonging: Cosmetic Culture in South Korea
Through a cultural anthropological lens, cosmetic procedures in South Korea are not merely about appearance—they are about identity, social belonging, and cultural values. In a society where appearance can influence education, career, and relationships, beauty often becomes a form of social capital. These procedures reflect deeper cultural meanings: the pursuit of harmony, self-discipline, and success. Influenced by Confucian ideals of self-cultivation and modern global beaut
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