Traditionally, excavations deep in the jungles of Mexico, Central, and South America are difficult at best and dangerous at worst. With rough terrain, violent storms, and the watchful eyes of local animals, archeologists often turn to modern equipment to cover as much ground as possible without disrupting the local wildlife. As more land is […]

Lev Vygotsky has totally changed our understanding of how we learn and grow through his pioneering educational philosophy. The cognitive abilities of people are shaped by socializing, language, and culture. In looking into things like the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) in addition to scaffolding, Vygotsky gives teachers some very powerful tools that they […]

Fallacies are so pervasive in human processes that this reality can make us pessimistic regarding our rationality. There are so many errors we make in logical reasoning. However, the fact that we recognize these should lead us back to optimism since we can be better at avoiding committing them! With more practice, we can […]

Latin America is a geographical, geopolitical, and cultural concept defined by the common characteristics of some of the countries located on the American continent. Most well-known is the use of Latin-derived languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, and French as their official languages, resulting from a history of colonization. Latin America comprises a diverse conglomeration […]

Ancient Egypt looms large in popular culture, from Indiana Jones to The Prince of Egypt. The country is a treasure trove of pyramids, pharaohs, and nods to ancient cats. The country’s location at the nexus of its African home and of Asia and Europe has led to its fascinating contemporary history. Egypt, after the […]