It's time for SHRUNKEN HEADS! Listen in to learn about the still-isolated Jivaro people and their history of shrinking the heads of their enemies. Don't worry, there is much, much more to learn about the Jivaro! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: [email protected] Resources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jivaro https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-does-one-actually-shrink-a-head-5994665/ https://www.everyculture.com/wc/Costa-Rica-to-Georgia/Jivaro.html https://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/strychnine/basics/facts.asp

Check out the podcast for our first expedition! We worked very hard on this and had so much fun on our mini-expedition! If you are ever in the Beaufort area check out the Gullah N' Geechie Mahn Tours to get the most information on this fascinating culture! https://gullahngeechietours.com/

We are excited to introduce part of 1 of our first expedition! We will jump into our experience with the Gullah in part 2, but for part 1, we are going to learn about the background of the Gullah people, who are all descendants of slaves sold in America through the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade. This episode goes through the history of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, where the culture of the Gullah originated. Some content in this episode was challenging for the hosts to discuss, and will be difficult to hear, but we believe it is important to share history- even when it's difficult. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: [email protected] References: https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/slavery-in-history/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/transatlantic-slave-trade https://www.scseagrant.org/carolinas-gold-coast-the-culture-of-rice-and-slavery/ https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/emancipation-proclamation www.newspapers.com

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This week, we are going across the world to the Solomon Islands! This archipelago is home to an array of cultures and languages, and its history has impacted the world. Today, inhabitants of the islands struggle to adapt their lifestyle as sea levels rise and their homes are submerged. Despite the challenges, these islanders embrace and celebrate their culture. Listen now to find out more! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: [email protected] Resources: - https://www.britannica.com/place/Solomon-Islands - https://1997-2001.state.gov/background_notes/solomon_islands_0399_bgn.html - https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-beliefs-in-the-solomon-islands.html - https://farandawayadventures.com/the-only-thing-you-need-to-know-about-traditional-culture-in-solomon-islands/ - https://www.usip.org/publications/2023/09/searching-peace-solomon-islands - https://www.climatesignals.org/headlines/climate-change-drives-solomon-islands-people-sea-ashore - https://www.coraltrianglecenter.org/solomon-islands/ - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/climate-and-people/climate-change-soloman-islands-rising-sea-levels/

Want to know what it's like to live fully on the water? Listen and learn about the Bajau people! Resources: https://www.rehahnphotographer.com/borneo-bajau-gypsies/ https://authentic-indonesia.com/blog/8-unique-facts-of-the-bajau-indonesia-sea-gypsies-tribe/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338579212_The_Life_and_Culture_of_the_Bajau_Sea_Gypsies/fulltext/5e1db7c7458515d2b46acfe1/The-Life-and-Culture-of-the-Bajau-Sea-Gypsies.pdf

What do you think a Geisha really is? Let's find out!

Welcome to Easter Island! Join us for this weeks mini-episode as we travel to Rapa Nui, named Easter Island in 1722 but the Dutch explorers that discovered the island with its inhabitants of Polynesian descendants, and incredible carved statues. Today, the culture remains rich and vibrant, and continues to honors its unique history. Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: [email protected] Resources: - https://www.history.com/topics/south-america/easter-island - https://www.atlasofhumanity.org/easterisland - https://www.chile.travel/en/events/all-about-the-tapati-2024-on-rapa-nui/ - https://phys.org/news/2017-07-diet-ancient-people-rapa-nui.html - https://www.easterisland.travel/easter-island-facts-and-info/

This weeks episode is a follow-up from Episode 17: Cherokee. Tune in to learn about what lead up to the Trail of Tears and its impact on the population of native people living in the American Southeast. It's a real bummer. Resources: https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/trail-of-tears https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/06/us/cherokee-nation-museum-freedmen-exhibit-cec/index.html https://www.nps.gov/articles/the-trail-of-tears-and-the-forced-relocation-of-the-cherokee-nation-teaching-with-historic-places.htm https://www.britannica.com/event/Trail-of-Tears Stuff You Should Know Podcast- History of the Trail of Tears Part 1 and Part 2 Trail of Tears: The Rise and Fall of the Cherokee Nation by John Ehle

I've said it once and I'll say it again... Native American history is THE BEST! Learn about the Cherokee with us! Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherokee https://www.cherokee.org/ https://visitcherokeenation.com/culture-and-history/pre-contact-cherokee-lifestyle https://www.cherokeephoenix.org/education/the-cherokee-clan-system/article_a88fcc42-f3f8-5f33-b575-8cff7d3bffd2.html https://www.ncpedia.org/anchor/cherokee-women https://visitcherokeenc.com/blog/entry/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-cherokee-beloved-woman/