Category Archives: History

Cuba, History, Society

7 Surprising Facts About Everyday Life in Cuba from Baracoa to Havana

Posted on by Isabelle
24
Jul

I returned from my first trip to Cuba sporting a glowing tan, whistling to the hymns of the Buena Vista Social Club, and expressing a newfound snootiness for coffee. My more recent trip to Cuba, however, was less romanticized and involved a more “nacional” experience where I gained a more in-depth perspective of life on the island. Along…

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History, Myanmar, Society

Quick Summary of What’s Happening in Myanmar: Who Are The Rohingya? And More

Posted on by Isabelle
03
Oct

Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a country of 55 million people, uniquely situated between India, Bangladesh, Laos, China, and Thailand. Due to its unique location, this captivating country is home to various ethnicities, religions, and languages. Although not-so-well-known, Myanmar has recently been frequenting the front pages due to what experts have determined to be…

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