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
More than 2000 years ago, the ancient Incas chewed the coca leaves for their stimulating effects. The coca leaves were part of their daily routines and rituals. It was not until the Spanish arrived that the leaves spread throughout Europe. … Continue reading The Origin of Cocaine and How It Became the Deadliest Natural Stimulant
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 Southern Cone. The Southern cone is … Continue reading Anthropology in Fashion: Cultural Clothing in the Southern Cone
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 Guianas and Brazil. The Guianas … Continue reading Anthropology in Fashion: Cultural Clothing in the Guianas and Brazil
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 in Caribbean South America. As we discussed … Continue reading Anthropology in Fashion: Cultural Clothing in Colombia and Venezuela
The majestic mountains of Machu Picchu in the adventurous country of Peru count as its most descriptive sign. Beyond the Rainbow mountains and the famous Inca trail Peru hides numeral wonders where delicious cuisine resides. Let’s add the largest South-American … Continue reading Travel Guide: Peru Mountains and Seaside Treasure of the Incredible South America
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