Presentació

Durante el año 2020 gobiernos de todo el mundo declararon el estado de alarma por la pandemia mundial de la covid-19. Estas declaraciones supusieron cambios en la vida de las personas, por ejemplo, la salud pasó a ser la primera preocupación, parte de …

Why Zoom Hurts

During the Covid-19 pandemic, videoconferencing rapidly shifted from being a time-liberating support tool to becoming a health concern. This article explores the phenomenon of Zoom fatigue from the perspective of a sample of first-wave blog posts, edit…

Across the Veil: Exploring The Rich Tapestry of Folklore Around the World

Deeply rooted in cultural traditions, myths, and legends, folklore is regarded as the beating heart of any civilization. It opens a window into the customs, fears, beliefs, and values that have steered societies through the ages, ultimately shaping our shared human experience. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the colorful world of folklore, exploring […]

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The 1970s Rebirth of Finnish Anthropology

The Finnish Anthropological Society (or simply Society) was founded during a period in which the number of academic students increased rapidly. In addition, many young people sought ways to participate in international politics, particularl…

Editor’s Note

This year, the Finnish Anthropological Society turns 50 years old! Hooray! Founded in 1975, the core focus of the Society has remained trained on promoting high-quality research in the field of anthropology and in disciplines closely aligne…

Reimagining Public Anthropology

Public anthropology refers to the dissemination of anthropological knowledge beyond the academy, although no clear-cut definition of the term exists. In this article, we scrutinise the history, meanings, and practices of public anthropology…

‘To Avoid a Strange European Explanation’

This year marks a century since Finnish ethnographer Hilma Granqvist (1890–1972) embarked on her first journey to Palestine, an undertaking that proved intellectually rich alongside becoming a professional impasse. Initially setting out to …