June 2012
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Transformations in Andean Society: Book Review of... →
Excerpt: “A pivotal theme in Silverblatt’s book is the dualistic nature of the Andean universe. She builds upon the received view that the Andean people divided their world into two complementary, gender-linked spheres. Silverblatt argues that gender was a metaphor for structuring social relations, and that social reproduction was possible only when the male and female spheres united....
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With Wings and a Prayer - See an Andean Condor and... →
“With Wings and a Prayer” is a day of fun, flight and falconry in Brewster, N.Y., enables visitors a chance to get “up close and personal” with majestic eagles, hawks, owls and falcons.
More than 100 birds of prey will be on display. There will also be falconers from across New York and Connecticut.
The popular event attracts thousands, and includes a barbecue and pony...