Human Relations Area Files

Register Today for an eHRAF Workshop

Please join us for one of our upcoming workshops will provide an informative overview to teaching and conducting research using the eHRAF databases: eHRAF World Cultures eHRAF Archaeology These workshops are designed for faculty members…

HRAF announces publication of cross-cultural study on the dimensions of hazards and adaptive capacity

  The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is pleased to announce the publication of our new article that investigates global variation in the human experience of environmental hazards. From local knowledge to…

HRAF Internship in Honor of Melvin Ember 2026-2027

The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is pleased to announce a one-year internship in honor of Melvin Ember. Melvin Ember was President of HRAF from 1987 until his passing in 2009. The intent of…

HRAF 2025 in Review & 2026 Preview

By Francine Barone Welcome to our 10th annual HRAF Year in Review, which will once again summarize news from the previous year as well as describe what you can expect to see from HRAF over…

New and Forthcoming Cultures and Traditions in eHRAF World Cultures & Archaeology (2025-2026)

Culture collections in the eHRAF databases are updated up to several times a year. Below is a brief summary of what cultures and traditions we have added or updated in eHRAF World Cultures and eHRAF…