DISCOVER ANTHROPOLOGY

Hi, I’m Carrie, a high school student from the United States with a keen interest in anthropology. As I’m passionate about both archaeological and cultural anthropology, my blog highlights the rich tapestries of human culture, and the many layers of civilization. Alongside exploring cultures and archaeology, I’ll also be sharing my travel adventures and the educational programs that I’ve completed while in the field. With this blog, I hope to inspire others by sharing my experiences within the boundless field of anthropology.

LATEST DISCOVERIES

The Bajau People

The Bajau people live in certain coastal regions (highlighted in purple) of the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The Bajau people, also known as the “Sea Nomads,” are an Indigenous maritime group found across the waters of the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Traditionally living in coastal communities and boats, the Bajau are known for their deep connection to the ocean, which provides their food, livelihood, and cultural identity. Many Bajau communities practice t

1 day ago2 min read

Loss of Indigenous Languages and Revitalization Efforts

Of the roughly 7,000 languages spoken in the world today, about 40–43% are endangered, and at current trends, up to 90% could disappear by the end of this century. In fact, experts estimate that a language disappears somewhere in the world roughly every two weeks. When a Language Disappears There are languages in the world today spoken by only a handful of people. In some cases, the remaining speakers are elderly. In others, the language survives only in archival recordings,

Jun 94 min read

The Yanomami People

The upper Orinoco River Basin in southern Venezuela and the northern Amazon Basin in Brazil The Yanomami people are an Indigenous ethnic group of the Amazon rainforest, primarily living along the border of northern Brazil and southern Venezuela. Their population is spread across remote forest communities, where they practice hunting, fishing, gathering, and small-scale shifting cultivation. They speak several related languages belonging to the Yanomaman language family. Today

Mar 153 min read

The Banna People

South Omo zone in the Lower Omo Valley of Ethiopia The Banna people are an indigenous ethnic group of southwestern Ethiopia, primarily living in the South Omo Zone. Their population is relatively small and spread across rural villages, where they practice cattle herding and farming. The Banna are especially famous for their stilt walking, in which performers walk and dance on tall wooden stilts during festivals and ceremonies. They speak a language belonging to the South Omot

Dec 26, 20252 min read

The Wii Towai People

The Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea Wii Towai Waterfall The Wii Towai people, also known as the “Spirit Birds,” are an indigenous group in Papua New Guinea, known for their close connection to the sacred Wii Towai Waterfall. Today, their exact population is unknown, and they live in small communities in the highlands. The Wii Towai are recognized for their elaborate bird-like masks and dances performed during rituals at the waterfall. These practices reflect their spiri

Sep 8, 20252 min read