Lightbox. World cultures

Facts about the Aleut indigenous peoples of northern Alaska and Russia. Includes information about their traditions, myths, social activities, the development of their culture, methods of hunting and gathering, rituals, and their daily lives.

Profiles the Maori of New Zealand, including their history, culture, and government.

Profiles the customs and traditions of Aboriginal Australians.

The San once called all of eastern and southern Africa home. Today, about 100,000 San live in and around the Kalahari Desert, primarily in the countries of Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Learn more about the myths, traditions, and social activities of this Indigenous group in The San of Southern Africa.

Facts about the Mongols, indigenous peoples of central Asia. Includes information about their traditions, myths, social activities, the development of their culture, methods of hunting and gathering, rituals, and their daily lives.

The Zapotecs make up the largest Indigenous group in southern Mexico. The current population of Zapotec people worldwide is estimated to be between 800,000 and 1,000,000. Learn more about the myths, traditions, and social activities of this Indigenous group.

The Yanomami live deep in the Amazon rainforest. Their name means ?human being.? Learn more about the myths, traditions, and social activities of this Indigenous group in Yanomami.

The Polynesians began moving to the Pacific Islands about 3,000 years ago. Many Polynesians eat the same kinds of foods, live in the same type of houses, and wear the same style of clothing as their ancestors. Learn more about the myths, traditions, and social activities of this indigenous group.