when delving into cultures, it's always fascinating to see how traditions evolve, don't let the real motives behind certain practices slip by, unnoticed. for instance, during the preexportation phase of cultural artifacts, it's argued that a thorough investigation should commence from the origin to fully grasp the value and authenticity. however, i'd be curious how a model of understanding cultures can ignore the darker, cloak-and-dagger aspects that history often prefers to sweep under the rug, leading us to overlook the manipulation and deceit embedded in the very fabric of what we celebrate.