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Opinion Editorial: Sequels

April 1, 2025: Like most sequels, the latest offering is worse than the original.

Flashback: our opinion editorial for April, 2019.

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Not of Paris

Our ladies of Rajasthan demonstrate cathedral thinking to save our ladies of the world.

A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities

April 23, 2025: Two remote locations in Cambodia see hundreds of years of progress in one generation.

Cocama People
The Cocama People

December 23, 2024: Our revised photo-ethnographic essay about the indigenous Cocama people of the Amazon Basin.

Indigenous Peoples Documentary: The Last Kazakh Nomads of Mongolia

Among the last of the world's nomadic people, the Kazakh endure the harshest climate on Earth as they tenaciously preserve their culture. This documentary offers a fascinating glimpse inside that culture. Learn how a boy's coming-of-age is marked by his first haircut. Hear about Mongolia's first, legendary eagle huntress who is only now being honored. Spend a day with Kazakh eagle hunters. And witness how this ancient, rich lifestyle is slowly changing. Click or tap the image below to watch it on our YouTube channel in HD (1280x720p), High Dynamic Range at 24 fps. Notes for teachers are also available.

Last Kazakh Nomads of Mongolia documentary

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Documentary Short Films: Indigenous Culture and Knowledge
Spirits in the Akha Forest
Spirits in the Akha Forest

Spiritual beliefs of the Akha people shape their view of the modern world.

Preserving the Lahu Tiger Hunters
Preserving the Tiger Hunters

History, customs and folklore of the indigenous Lahu people.

Quichua Cousins of the Andes and Amazon
Quichua Cousins of the Andes and Amazon

Quechua people's cultures pre-date the Inca Empire.

More indigenous peoples short films on our YouTube channel

Travel Stories from Indigenous Communities
Tattooed Chin Ladies of Myanmar
The Tattooed Ladies of Myanmar

The tatooed faces of indigenous Chin women is a vanishing custom.

Indigenous Knowledge in Laos
Indigenous Knowledge in Laos

Indigenous knowledge is still the key to survival in northern Laos.

Indigenous in Argentina
On Being Indigenous

What does it mean to be indigenous in Argentina?

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