Discover the ancient art of chicha-making, a drink steeped in Inca tradition, resilience, and indigenous knowledge. Join Tatiana Rodríguez as she revives this Andean classic, blending culinary history with a passionate defense of cultural identity.
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Step into the timeless realm of fairy tales and folklore, exploring their enduring power to preserve cultural knowledge through generations. From Indigenous legends revealing astronomical insights to classic tales like Cinderella and Aladdin, these narratives connect us to distant cultures and ancient wisdom. We also examine efforts to safeguard folklore, showing how these stories resist erasure and stand as acts of resistance against tyranny.
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Culture & Tradition
The Profound Role of Storytelling in Native American Culture
Stories are the lifeblood of Native American culture, passed down through generations to teach, heal, and connect communities. In The Profound Role of Storytelling in Native American Culture, Tom Mould explores how myths, traditions, and histories remain central to Native American identity and resilience.
People of History
Indigenous Astronomers and the Scientific Folklore They Created
There have been few systematic attempts to record the astronomical achievements of the Indigenous people of the world, which is what Australian astrophysicist Duane Hamacher set out to correct.
Culture & Tradition
10 Weird and Unsettling Creatures from Ancient Folklore
Folklore around the world is filled with strange creatures, each reflecting the cultural fears, beliefs, and imaginations of the societies that created them. Below is a collection of ten weird and unsettling creatures from ancient folklore, each representing a different corner of the globe.
Culture & Tradition
A Family’s Journey into the Secrets of Maya Art
For more than two decades, art historian Jennifer John and her husband, Alexander, have pursued a common devotion for Maya art. Now based on Flinders Island, Tasmania, where Alexander practices as a medical doctor, in 2018 the couple published The Maya Gods of Time, a groundbreaking work in which they offered a fresh interpretation of Maya artworks.
