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Opinion Editorial: Rapid Unscheduled Disassemblies

July 1, 2025: This is the worst trip we've ever been on.

Flashback: our opinion editorial for July, 2018.

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Milito Estas For!

War is over between Eritrea and Ethiopia. The indigenous Afar people are the winner.

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: Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Asia

Travel to Southeast Asia and see how ancient indigenous cultures respond to the challenges of the Twenty-first Century. Captivating scenes and in-depth narrative take you inside the history, customs and modern lives of the indigenous people of this part of the world. Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Asia will leave you re-thinking what you once thought about this region. Click or tap the image below to watch it on our YouTube channel in full HD (1920x1080p) at 60 fps. Notes for teachers are also available.

Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Asia documentary

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Documentary Short Films: Indigenous Culture and Knowledge
Alma Kuk Golden Eagle Festival, 2017
Alma Kuk Golden Eagle Festival

Kazakh culture still thrives in western Mongolia.

Indigenous Tribal Dances of West Africa
Tribal Dances of West Africa

Music, movement and costumes reveal ancient indigenous knowledge.

Indigenous Afar Salt Miners of the Danakil
Indigenous Afar Salt Miners

The hottest inhabited place on Earth is home to these hard-working people.

More indigenous peoples short films on our YouTube channel

Travel Stories from Indigenous Communities
Life on the Mekong River
Life on the Mekong

The rich history and culture of the mighty Mekong River.

The Bishnoi Religious Sect
The Bishnoi Religious Sect

Peace and simplicity define this religious minority in India.

Indigenous Kazakh nomads
Kazakh Tours

Kazakh nomads preserve indigenous culture in western Mongolia.

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