Tag: ancestors

The first humans to come out of ( eastern ) Africa most likely resembled modern San populations, rather than the present-day Sub-Saharan Balck African-type populations. Until the first centuries of the Christian era, typical populations with Black African features lived in a relatively small ...

These natural disasters don’t just result in loss of human life, but also in massive destruction of food crops and livestock — leading to widespread famine. Imagine you are a peasant farmer living in ancient China. You work day and night on your farm, hoping the harvest will b...

In the heart of East Nusa Tenggara province, diverse tribes create a tapestry woven with customs, traditions, and flavours unique to each. Yet, the limelight often falls on more dominant Indonesian groups, leaving our cultural identity in shadows. To many across the nation, our culture, rituals, and...

You’re not the only one. Some people like to go back further and have a real interest in living like our ancestors would have in the past. Some like to live their whole lives in a certain period — furniture, clothes, home decor! Some like to get involved in living history societies or...

In tribal societies, child-rearing was a communal responsibility. This approach fostered a sense of security and belonging in children, as they were surrounded by multiple caregivers who provided love, guidance, and support. Such an environment contrasts sharply with the modern emphasis on one- or t...