Where can I find a list of HRAF member institutions?
You can view our list of HRAF sponsoring, associate, and consortia members here.
Tag Archives: HRAF
How does HRAF support its activities?
To advance a mission to promote understanding of cultural diversity and commonality in the past and present, HRAF relies largely on dues paid by member institutions (primarily universities and colleges). These dues directly support the…
Featured HRAF Global Scholar: Karminn C.D. Daytec Yañgot
HRAF Global Scholar: Karminn C.D. Daytec Yañgot Title: Teaching Fellow in Anthropology University Affiliation: University of the Philippines Baguio Research Topic: Indigenous peoples in the Philippines Karminn C.D. Daytec Yañgot is a Teaching Fellow in…
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…
HRAF Academic Quarterly, Vol 2024-01
Francine Barone This summary features some of the exciting research accomplished using HRAF data from the eHRAF World Cultures and eHRAF Archaeology databases as well as Explaining Human Culture (EHC), Teaching eHRAF, and other open…
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…
Featuring our current Melvin Ember Interns
We are pleased to feature the Q & A below with our current Melvin Ember Interns, Stefania Becerra Lavado and Isana Raja. HRAF has been fortunate to have them on our team since the summer…
HRAF celebrates Anthropology Day 2024
On Friday, February 16, the Human Relations Area Files at Yale University hosted a celebration in honor of Anthropology Day, the yearly event for anthropologists to share our discipline with the public. HRAF Director of Membership and…
HRAF 2023 in Review & 2024 Preview
It’s time for our annual Year in Review! This article will summarize HRAF’s activities from the previous year as well as describe what you can expect to see from us over the next 12 months.…
Using eHRAF to explore supernatural explanations for natural and social events
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…