What is the current count of the contents in the eHRAF Databases?
As of May 2022: eHRAF World Cultures 361 cultures 6,676 documents 769,002 pages eHRAF Archaeology 107 traditions 2,589 documents 157,482 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’s new in eHRAF World Cultures (2022)?
The new eHRAF World Cultures application offers 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 have been expanded…
When will the new eHRAF World Culture application launch?
eHRAF World Cultures is scheduled go live for all member institutions on August 15, 2022. Until that time, users can opt-in to the new interface by following the prompts in a pop-up window on the…
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…
Women, gender and power in eHRAF
Every year, Forbes produces a list of the world’s most powerful women. At the top of the list for 2022 is the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. She is followed by European Central…
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…
Where can I learn about the eHRAF World Cultures (beta)?
Development began on an all-new eHRAF World Cultures application in 2016. Since 2020, the new application has been available in a beta testing version. In August 2022, the new version will become the default view.…