Smudging is a Native American practice with a history that dates back thousands of years that has crept into the mainstream. However, the significant history and origins of this practice remain largely unknown by its new – mostly white – … Continue reading Anthropology: The History of Smudging in Indigenous Cultures
The Chavín civilization flourished in the vertically stratified terrain of present-day Peru. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Chavín experienced a shift from a mobile lifestyle to a more sedentary lifestyle for a dependable food supply. They domesticated crops, such as … Continue reading Chavín Domestication of Quinoa and its Affects on Civilization
[Trigger Warning: This article discusses sexual assault and gender violence] The Story In 2017, the online hashtag #MeToo went viral and sparked conversation about sexual and gendered violence. At the surface level, this movement helped to amplify women’s experiences. And, … Continue reading The #MeToo Movement and its Exclusion of Indigenous Women: Perpetuating Settler Colonialism
Welcome back to another week of the anthropology in fashion series, where we learn about the traditional dresses from one region in the world every week. This week, we’ll be looking at traditional clothing from the Andean States in South America. South … Continue reading Anthropology in Fashion: Cultural Clothing in Andean South America
In the far North East of Russia’s isolated Siberian region reside the Yukaghir clan. With a tiny population, their way of life and belief system is unique. They hold the belief that all animals and some nature contain souls and, … Continue reading Anthropology : Yukaghir Hunting Practices, Where Humans and Animals Collide
Indigenous Australians are the world’s oldest existing culture on earth. According to archeological evidence, their history spans from 50 000 years to 80 000 years old. Indigenous Australians have preserved their history through stories called The Dreamtime, Dreamtime stories, or … Continue reading Myth: The Dreamtime and its Importance to Indigenous Australians
Sports and games have always been a part of human history. Complex and coordinated movements, along with important skills such as agility, strength and alertness were initially used by hunters and gatherers to defend themselves in the wild. With time, … Continue reading Indigenous Games that Both Kids and Adults Love Playing in India
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Emerald. Blue. And You. Once you see this tagline on the Andaman and Nicobar tourism website, you can rest assured that your journey to these islands will be memorable. Surrounded by the aqua blue waters … Continue reading Travel Guide: Add the Stunning Andaman and Nicobar Islands to your Bucket List
Introduction “Rapunzel Rapunzel, Let down your hair.” We all know and love the classic fairytale ” Rapunzel”. The little girls of this world wished their hair was just as long and beautiful. While all us big girls wish we … Continue reading Anthropology: A Tribe of Women with Hair as Long as Rapunzels