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.…
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…
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…
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…
HRAF Research Anthropologist, Ian Skoggard, reflects on his experience attending the 2024 Love Studies Conference in Gran Canaria last month. What’s not to love about a love studies conference? This January, the International Institute of…
If the number of cute animal memes on the internet is a fair benchmark, then the human love of pets is a powerful and global phenomenon. For many pet owners, their furry (or scaly) domestic…
Belief in the supernatural is a cultural universal. While there is considerable variation in supernatural belief systems across cultures, some form of belief in gods, spirits, and similar phenomena occurs in all cultures. George Peter…
From pop culture to evolutionary psychology, we have come to take kissing for granted as universally desirable among humans and inseparable from other aspects of affection and intimacy. However, a recent article in American Anthropologist…
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,…
The special relationship between dogs and humans is endlessly fascinating. For many of us, dogs are at the center of our homes and hearts. However, most of what we know about dog-human bonds, dog behavior,…