What is the current count of the contents in the eHRAF Databases?
As of April 9, 2026 eHRAF World Cultures 365 cultures 6,744 documents 790,784 pages eHRAF Archaeology 110 traditions 2,649 documents 160,592 pages
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Are free trials available for eHRAF?
Yes! We offer free trial memberships for individuals and institutions to access both eHRAF World Cultures and eHRAF Archaeology. Individual trials are for 30 days. You will be provided with a temporary username and password…
Where can I learn about coding data and pre-coded data for eHRAF?
Learn more about coded data in eHRAF in our Cross-Cultural Research overview.
What new updates were released for the eHRAF databases (2022-2023)?
The new eHRAF World Cultures and eHRAF Archaeology applications offer a fresh look that combines the best aspects of our classic eHRAF interface with a host of added features and enhancements. For example, search filters…
Is institutional branding available for eHRAF?
With the launch of our new applications in 2022/2023, we are currently temporarily unable to offer institutional branding in eHRAF. We hope to make institutional branding available to member institutions at some point in the…
Are there any limits on viewing content in eHRAF?
Yes. In accordance with eHRAF terms and conditions, any authorized user may view all relevant paragraph results of their searches as displayed on the search results page(s). However, full context page views are more limited…
HRAF to host Archaeology Day 2026 celebration
On Friday, October 16, HRAF will host an event in celebration of International Archaeology Day. Each October, the Archaeological Institute of America and organizations around the world present archaeological programs and activities. This will be…
What is the difference between HRAF and eHRAF?
These clarifications will help you when referring to HRAF and eHRAF. Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) is the name of our non-profit organization at Yale University. eHRAF World Cultures is the name of HRAF’s online…
How should I cite sources and information from the eHRAF databases?
When citing a document from eHRAF, please include both the original publication citation (if applicable) followed by information about where and when you found it. You should also include the date of access for any…
Why isn’t Culture X in eHRAF World Cultures?
As of 2020, eHRAF has 330 cultures included, which is well below the thousands of cultures that exist in the world. HRAF’s mission is to facilitate cross-cultural research with as much in-depth cultural coverage as…