Thanks, but no thanks: Expressions of gratitude in eHRAF World Cultures
During the end-of-year “holiday season” throughout much of the Western world, we are often reminded to be grateful for the things that we have, and even to go out of our way to be gracious…
Announcing HRAF Global Scholars for 2024
HRAF is pleased to announce the recipients of the HRAF Global Scholars Program for 2024. This program provides scholars around the world with one year of complimentary access to our research databases, eHRAF World Cultures…
Ethnographic Data Science and eHRAF: inferring cultural patterns from ethnographic writing
What can artificial intelligence and machine learning contribute to anthropology, the most human of disciplines? Ethnography combines elements of science and humanities, with ethnographic writing mediating exposition and science. Data science techniques such as Natural…
Towards an Anthropology of Fear: are some things universally terrifying?
As All Hallow’s Eve approaches, it’s once again the time of year for ghastly ghouls, wicked witches and terrifying things that go bump in the night. From haunted houses to headless horsemen, there are many…
The Social Life of Cheese
There are few signifiers of culture more potent and recognizable than food. Nourishment and cultural identity share a deep-seated connection. Food, and especially our preferences for preparing, cooking and eating it, are about far more…
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HRAF Academic Quarterly, Vol 2023-03
HRAF Academic Quarterly Vol 2023-02 This summary features some of the exciting research accomplished using HRAF data from the eHRAF World Cultures…
Human Relations Area Files at Yale University attending 2023 AAA/CASCA Annual Meeting
HRAF staff members look forward to attending 2023 AAA/CASCA Annual…
HRAF to host Archaeology Day 2023 celebration
On Friday, October 20, the Human Relations Area Files at…