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Indian Arts Center
35.0373, -107.3775
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Globe, Arizona
Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum
The remains of a large pueblo village constructed by the Salado culture, who occupied the region more than 600 years ago.
Shiraoi, Japan
Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park)
Learn about the indigenous people of Japan's northernmost islands.
Bontoc, Philippines
Alab Petroglyphs
Engravings of penises and vaginas on a boulder in the Philippines dates local tribal history back to the Bronze Age.
Santiago, Chile
Willimapu GastronomĂa Ancestral
In a corner of Santiago's largest market, this inventive Mapuche eatery shows "ancestral cuisine" doesn't have to mean old-fashioned.
Scotia, Nebraska
Happy Jack Chalk Mine
After sitting abandoned for decades, this historic mine is now the only publicly accessible chalk room and pillar mine in North America.
ancient
For the Ancient Maya, Cracked Mirrors Were a Portal to the World Beyond
Nobles of the powerful Mesoamerican civilization conjured gods and ancestors in rituals centered around the objects.
Kemah, Texas
Th_Prsrv
This Choctaw/Thai restaurant celebrates Indigenous cuisines from different continents.
nature preserves
Canada's First Blue Park Is a Stunning Showcase of Marine Stewardship
British Columbia's Kitasu Bay is the first Indigenous-protected marine park in the world.
cryptozoology
The Blood-Sucking Capelobo Haunts Brazil’s Dense Forests
The humanoid anteater slurps its victim’s gray matter as if devouring termites in a mound.
cryptozoology
The Child-Eating Bloodsucker of Aboriginal Australian Nightmares
The Yara ma tha who is more terrifying than any vampire.
ruins
Six Wondrous Reasons to Explore Oaxaca Right Now
Advice from an expert on what to see, drink, and eat in one of Mexico’s most exciting states.
cryptozoology
The Man-Eating Dingonek Lurks Beneath East Africa’s Rivers
The 18-foot-long, dog-headed beast-fish didn't seem so unbelievable to Africa's early white colonizers.
Washington, D.C.
'Spirit of the Haida Gwaii'
A glimpse of the Pacific Northwest‘s indigenous culture in Washington, D.C.
restaurants
Globetrotting Through Denver: A Culinary Guide to International Flavors
These restaurants, breweries, and food halls bring traditional dishes and clever fusions to the heart of the Mile-High City.
islands
The World’s Most Remote Triathlon Involves Bird Eggs, a Volcano, and Bananas
Tau’a Rapa Nui continues to fight for its place against shifting tides.
plague
Gas Trapped in Antarctic Ice Recorded the Mass Death of 56 Million People
Plagues, war, and genocide were literally frozen in time.
native americans
Indigenous Solar Eclipse Stories From Across Turtle Island
From rodents of unusual size to flaming arrows, communities across North America share solar eclipse traditions.
animals
Podcast: Law of the Tongue
Back when killer whales used to assist humans.
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