The Church of the Solar Eclipse
Eclipse hunters aren’t merely astronomy geeks—they are seekers of awe and wonder.
The Church of the Solar Eclipse
Culture Lab
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The Perils and Privileges of an Amazonian Hallucinogen
Tourism based on consumption of the plant brew known as ayahuasca is booming, for better and for worse.
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How Culture Shapes Perceptions of Miscarriage
Pregnancy loss is a common part of women's reproductive lives. Learning how women in different cultures process the experience can help all of us find meaning in misfortune.
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How Babywearing Went Mainstream
Strapping a baby to one’s torso used to be taboo in the West. Now the practice has given rise to a community that stretches around the globe.
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Wrestling With the Culture of Drug Testing in Sports
The clash of Senegalese wrestling with international anti-doping regulations highlights the cultural biases built into modern athletics.
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Residential Schooling Brings Opportunity to India’s Poorest Indigenous Children
A free boarding school in India provides education to those with few other options. The trade-offs are significant, but to poor families, the institute offers the one thing that matters: hope.