Why Shamans Stand Apart
Modern-day shamans in a variety of sectors appear to tame uncertainty by embracing their otherness.
Why Shamans Stand Apart
Ritual
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Your Body as a Map
Adornments such as tattoos, piercings, and lip plates help to define our social identities. But what those modifications mean is in constant flux.
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The Sacrificial Puppies of the Shang Dynasty
A new study suggests young dogs were frequently buried with humans in China some 3,000 years ago, but the precise reasons remain elusive.
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How to Care for the Dead
How long have we been burying the dead? And why is it so haunting when we can’t set those who have passed to rest?
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How Halloween Has Traveled the Globe
Whether trick-or-treating in the United States or costume play celebrations in Japan, Allhallows Eve has taken many forms as its traditions travel the world.
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Ritual Sacrifice May Have Shaped Dog Domestication
An ancient Arctic site suggests a complex relationship between humans and dogs.