Sapiens

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Archaeological evidence and Oral Histories show people in what is today Ghana lived sustainably for millennia—until European colonial powers and the widespread trade of enslaved people changed everything. In addition, colonial economics created food shortages in Banda and across West Africa. It’s the year 2065.

Oral History 141

Oral History Archaeology Heritage History 141

Sapiens

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Instead, we advocate for “deep history.” It focuses on Indigenous knowledge systems, diverse Oral Histories, and a wide range of belongings and objects to expand our understanding of the past. Today the Ifugao people continue to cultivate these iconic rice terraces as part of their cultural heritage and livelihoods.

History 143

History Archaeology Heritage Oral History 143

Anthropology for Beginners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Heritage studies constitute a developing field, where it is realized that the world’s cultural heritage is a diminishing resource, and one which holds different meanings for different people. Different state archaeology departments also actively engage themselves in declaring certain archaeologically important artefact as heritage.

Archaeology 130

Archaeology Cultures Anthropology Heritage 130

Sapiens

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The group shares information about the islands ancient history and the role of local collaborators in discovering that heritage. Umoja is also collecting Oral Histories to preserve the legacies of generations of Rusingans who facilitated research around the island. RIPOs work bankrupts that narrative.

Heritage 116

Heritage Oral History Museum Anthropology 116