Introduction Despite centuries of research conducted around the world into early human culture, many mysteries remain engraved in ancient South American rock art. Dozens of questions continue to go unanswered for archeologists. Luckily for them, they still have so much … Continue reading Anthropology: Teachings From Ancient Rock Art in South America
Societal Challenges for Argentina’s Indigenous People Every couple hundred people in Argentina comprise at least one indigenous person, whether they hail from the forests of Misiones, the lowlands of the Pampas, or the deserts of Patagonia. Putting cultural and geographical … Continue reading The Prolonged Struggle for Indigenous Groups in Argentina
History of South America’s Yaghan People The Yaghan of Tierra del Fuego defied many conventions of human society. They wore little to no clothing, possessed no personal property, and lit fires in their wooden canoes to signal others and stay … Continue reading The Fading Yaghan Culture of Tierra Del Fuego
The Origin and Custom of Yerba Maté Drinking maté goes far beyond sharing an herbal tea with friends and reaping the health benefits. In fact, ritual and ceremonial use of maté in South America dates back millennia. As well, the … Continue reading Anthropology: History and Culture of Yerba Maté in South America
Culture of the Quechua The Quechuan people do not simply descend from the Inca. Moreover, they originate from well before the Tahuantinsuyo, or Inca Empire, first gained power in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. And they have only continued to … Continue reading Anthropology: Modern Quechuan Culture and Its Ties to the Inca
A Look at Argentina’s Patagonian Welsh Communities Buenos Aires, Argentina’s sprawling Atlantic metropolis, captivates visitors with its blend of French, Italian, and Spanish architecture and cuisine. Patagonia, in contrast, hosts a more unusual culture in its vast and once barren … Continue reading How the Welsh Preserved Their Language and Culture in Patagonia
Colonial History and Local Indigenous Traditions Guatemalan festivals raise the bar for Latin American celebrations by infusing both Christian and Mayan traditions with captivating art, mouth-watering food, innovative performances, and death-defying acts. Despite the everlasting mark of the colonial era, … Continue reading Anthropology: Guatemala’s Most Spectacular Festivals and Local Indigenous Traditions
Rongorongo Despite all that is known about the Rapa Nui of Easter Island, who continue to live in their thousands, a series of uniquely inscribed tablets taken from the island over 100 years ago remains minimally interpreted and largely unfathomable. … Continue reading Anthropology: Easter Island’s Undeciphered Writing System (Rongorongo)