Human Relations Area Files

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…

Welcome to our newest HRAF members 2025

As we reflect on 2025 and look forward to a new year, HRAF would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to our newest member institutions. We are especially pleased by the diversity and global reach…

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…

Author profiles added to the eHRAF databases

HRAF is excited to announce a new feature in eHRAF World Cultures and eHRAF Archaeology. Author profiles have been added to the eHRAF databases. What are author profiles? The author profiles consist of biographical information…