Tag Archives: eHRAF Archaeology

HRAF Internship in Honor of Melvin Ember 2025-2026

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…

Announcing HRAF Global Scholars for 2025

HRAF is pleased to announce the recipients of the HRAF Global Scholars Program for 2025. This program provides scholars around the world with one year of complimentary access to our research databases, eHRAF World Cultures and eHRAF…

Home Truths: An Anthropology of House and Home

Settlements are central to human development, making shelter, dwellings, and residence patterns necessary foci of investigation in both anthropology and archaeology. This article seeks to address a related and easily overlooked aspect of this anthropological…

In Memory of Patricia Andreucci, HRAF Coordinator (1991-2024)

Human Relations Area Files celebrates the life and legacy of Patricia Andreucci, HRAF Coordinator and a long-serving employee. Trish dedicated over 30 to the success of HRAF. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony, who…

Featured HRAF Global Scholar: Kamal Feriali

HRAF Global Scholar: Kamal Feriali Title: Assistant Professor of Anthropology University Affiliation: Université Hassan II de Casablanca Research Topic: Human Diversity, Anthropology of Religion, Environmental Anthropology, and Human Rights Kamal Feriali is currently an Assistant…

Featured HRAF Global Scholar: Subhra Saha

HRAF Global Scholar: Subhra Saha Title: Academic Counselor and Researcher University Affiliation: Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India Research Topic: Tantra and Shākta tantric traditions over the centuries in India HRAF Global Scholar…

Royal Anthropological Institute Conference in London Recap

HRAF was pleased to attend the Anthropology and Education conference in London hosted by the Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI). The conference took place at Senate House, University of London from June 25 to 28, 2024.…

AAA/CASCA Annual Meeting Recap (November 16-18, 2023)

HRAF staff members Carol Ember, Michael Fischer, Matthew Longcore, Ian Skoggard, and Samantha King attended the 2023 AAA/CASCA Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada. It was great to reconnect with friends we have known for years,…