Ethnologie

In ‘Northern Neighbours: Stories of the Labrador People, ‘ Wilfred T. Grenfell presents a vivid tapestry of life in one of Canada’s most remote regions. Through a series of engaging narratives, Grenf …

Life in one of the world’s most homogenous countries can be tough on foreigners. Why do Danish adults wear elf hats to parties? Should you wear one too? Why are Danish adults so kind and gentle aroun …

In 70, 000 years, we have reshaped Earth’s biology twice. First, we killed all the megafauna on the planet, and then we planted and domesticated everything, including ourselves. We upgraded ourselves …

In ‘The Siouan Indians, ‘ W J Mc Gee presents a comprehensive ethnographic study of the Siouan-speaking tribes of North America, meticulously detailing their social structure, cultural practices, and …

William John Mc Gee’s ‘Siouan Indians’ is a comprehensive study that delves into the cultural, social, and historical aspects of the Siouan Native American tribes. Mc Gee deftly weaves together anthr …

In ‘The Way We Civilise, ‘ Carl Adolf Feilberg presents a profound exploration of societal evolution through the lens of cultural practices and moral philosophy. The book intricately examines the com …

Traditions of the North American Indians in three volumes is a study on the culture, tradition and mythology of Native Americans consisting of their tribal tales, myths and legends and presenting the …

In ‘Land of the Spotted Eagle: The Lakota Life and Customs’ by Luther Standing Bear, the reader is offered a rich and detailed exploration of the culture and customs of the Lakota people, specificall …

In ‘The Hopi Indians, ‘ Walter Hough presents an in-depth anthropological study that masterfully chronicles the unique customs, social structures, and spiritual beliefs of the Hopi people, a Native A …

In ‘Among the Head-Hunters of Formosa, ‘ Janet B. Montgomery Mc Govern presents a vivid ethnographic account of the indigenous peoples of Taiwan, specifically the Seediq tribe, renowned for their hea …