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Welcome to Petra! This wonder of the world was built by the Nabateans, an impressive people who turned Petra into a thriving trade route and cultural center. This UNESCO world heritage site is more than just an awe-inspiring building, it was also a cultural melting pot of the ancient world. Listen now to learn more!

These fun facts are seriously fun! Tune in to learn some cool stuff about the 1st ancient wonder of the world! Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction_of_the_Egyptian_pyramids#:~:text=Its%20lower%20section%20is%20built,the%20stones%20are%20laid%20horizontally .  https://new.nsf.gov/news/surprising-truth-behind-construction-great   https://www.pyramid-of-giza.com/pyramids-of-giza-fact...

It's our 50th Episode, and we are celebrating by diving into the Taj Mahal! Its grandeur, detail, and beauty can't be over-stated. Shah Jahan spent year directing thousands of workers to create this complex network of buildings. He got the best artists, engineers, and builders he could find to construct the monument to his late wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Listen in to find out more!

Inca civilization... what is there not to love?

Let's go to Rome! In this episode, we are chatting all things Roman Colosseum, from the inaugural ceremony, to the height of its popularity, and the decline of the empire. The Romans really knew how to build a structure, torture animals, and murder humans in the most elaborate ways. Not for the faint-hearted, the Colosseum saw it all in the name of entertainment. Resources: https://www.history...

Have you ever wondered what the background of this amazing statue was? I never have... but now I'm glad I know! Tune in and hear about Christ the Redeemer! Resources: https://7wonders.org/america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/christ-redeemer/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_the_Redeemer_(statue)#:~:text=This%20statue%20is%20the%20largest,7%20Wonders%20of%20the%20World . https://www.thecollector.com/h...

We're BACK! We are starting off the new year with the Great Wall of China! Though much of its documented history has not been preserved over time, there is still interesting information about the political turmoil, back-breaking labor, and centuries of commitment it took to create and maintain this Wonder of the World. Listen now to learn more!

Happy Thanksgiving! This week, we are going to learn all about the first thanksgiving. It's not all happy harvests and feasting. This story goes much farther than that, and how Thanksgiving evolved into what we celebrate today may surprise you. Listen in to learn more! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: beyondwildpodcast References: https://www.potawatomi.org/blog/2020/11/25/the-true-dark-history-of...

The Olmec changed the world! By trading with many cultures across mesoamerica, the Olmec impacted many people in ways we still see today- including the all-important invention of rubber! They carved enormous stone heads, played sports, and created two incredible trading centers on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Tune in today to learn more about the Olmec! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: beyondw...

Tune in to learn all about the amazing cowboys of the wild wild west! Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/cowboys https://mythsoftheamericanwest.wordpress.com/2015/11/26/gunfighting-in-the-west-the-facts-presented/

This week is all about the origins of halloween! Samhain originates from the Celtic people and dates back more than 2,000 years. If you're a little witchy, a little ghouly, or a little spooky, jump in to this weeks episode now! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: Beyondwildpodcast@gmail.com Resources: https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-festivals/samhain-festival https://www.his...

Tune in to our newest episode where we learn about these amazing people in Vietnam! Listen to us discuss agriculture, clothing and of course, laugh at literally everything we talk about. Check it out! Resources: https://topasecolodge.com/black-hmong-minority/ https://www.childrenofthemekong.org/the-hmong-minority/ https://www.atlasofhumanity.com/vietnamhmong

This week we are taking the bull by the horns! Matadors are the elite athletes in bullfighting. They use skill, physicality, and speed to maneuver and face their competition- an enormous bull. Though things don't always go according to plan, bullfighting remains a beloved and respected sport around the world. With some critics raising concerns about animal cruelty, supporters of the sport site the...

Welcome to Buñol! This week we are going to Spain. But why? What makes this town so special? Well, you'll just have to listen in to find out! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: beyondwildpodcast@gmail.com Resources: https://www.latomatinatours.com/history-of-bunol.asp  

This week is all about the Haida! This group is from the archipelago stretching between Canada and Alaska. They have a rich culture and are preserving their history, despite many setbacks since their first meeting with Europeans in the 1700's. They are known for their totem poles and "viking-like"raids the Haida are truly fascinating! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: beyondwildpodcas...

Hieroglyphs, friendship treaties, sharks!? This episode has it all! Listen in this week to learn all about the Mi'kmaq people and their ongoing fight to preserve their culture. Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: beyondwildpodcast@gmail.com Resources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mikmaq   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mi%27kmaq https://ehrafworldcultures.yale.edu/cultures/nj05/summary

This week is all things Bodi! This tribe is known for one of their most important ceremonies, the Ka’el ceremony. This time is important for the men of the group to gorge themselves on cows milk and blood to fatten up as much as possible. The fattest man is deemed the winner and treated as a hero for the rest of their lives! Join us to learn more! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: beyondwildpodcast...

This week, we visit the first inhabitants of South Africa! The San can trace their ancestry more than 20,000 years. They have unique hunting techniques, a dynamic social structure, and a long history, but it is now changing rapidly. The San have been evicted from their home in the name of conservation, and it looks as though we have seen the last of the traditional San. Instagram: _beyondthewild E...

Listen in and learn about the Rabari people of India. Resources: https://www.atlasofhumanity.com/rabari https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabari

This is a group Morgan has been wanting to cover for months! Welcome to the world of the Vikings! These pillaging, robbing, brutal, fighters, traders, mercenaries, and explorers are one of the most complicated cultures in history. Not to be over-sensationalized, the vikings tortured, enslaved, and murdered their victims- but they weren't just terrifying raiders- there is much, much more to the...

Listen (laugh) and learn all about the Himba people with us!

The Soligas have thrives for thousands of years in the forests of India. In recent decades, they were forced from their ancestral land and made to build a whole new way of life. But they fought back, and they won. Now, the Soligas live in their forest and help protect their diety, the tiger. This story is a great lesson in how indigenous rights are a part of conservation. And when indigenous peopl...

This week, we are headed to Peru to learn all about the Quechua. They are one of the most recognized cultures in South America with the second most common language. As descendants of the Inca, the Quechua have held on to their traditions and culture for generations, including a remarkable ability to cultivate many types of crops. The Quechua are very accepting of visitors and want to share their w...

The Nenets are indigenous people of the northern arctic, in what is today the Russian Federation. They rely heavily on reindeer as a source of food, shelter, transportation, and religious practices. After generations of traditional practices, the Nenet way of life is changing rapidly. From climate change, big oil companies, and other groups encroaching on their land, the Nenets are forced to adapt...

Check out our newest episode and learn all about the Wodaabe tribe! They have some... odd... traditions, but are a very interesting "peoples." ;D Follow us on instagram @_beyondthewild Resources: https://afktravel.com/88150/15-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-wodaabe-people/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wodaabe https://africageographic.com/stories/the-wodaabe-nomads-north/