Beyond the Wild

This week, we are learning all about Monks! Many religions have monks, or some variation of the idea. With humble beginnings in the Hindu religion, monks are committed, disciplined, and deeply spiritual. There is absolutely no way the Eason sisters have that level of commitment, but we applaud you, monks. And we are excited to share their amazing way of life with all of you! Instagram: _beyondthew...

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: Beyondwildpodcast@gmail.com Resources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jivaro https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-does-one-actually-shri...

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 Carolin...

Want to hear all of the good parts about a culture without a dramatic ending for their people? Check it out!

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! Instagr...

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-Li...

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: beyondwildpodcast@gmail.com Reso...

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 htt...

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 ht...

This week, we are taking a little detour. We usually learn about remote cultures around the world, but what about the people responsible for the "first contact" that often leads to the changes or decline of those cultures? In this episode, we dive into the reasons people have explored throughout history and what led them to contact indigenous cultures. It's a complicated history, but...

Check out our newest episode and find out how the Caribs became the Black Caribs who eventually became the Garifuna! Also someone let us know if the saying is "You gave me a lemmimg?" or "you gave me a lemon?" Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garifuna https://belize.com/history-of-the-garifuna-people/ https://stonecenter.tulane.edu/teach-central-america-exploring-garifu...

The Inuit have a rich and unique culture with raw meat, igloos, huskies, and much, much more! They face many difficulties today and may be giving warnings for what will come next for the rest of the world. Tune in to learn more! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: beyondwildpodcast@gmail.com References: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Inuit-people https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/blog/lifestyles-of...

The Timucuan Native American Tribe were a people who lived in Florida and Georgia. There is just so much to learn about Native American history! Come along with us and learn about the Timucuan Tribe. Resources: https://fcit.usf.edu/florida/lessons/timucua/timucua1.htm https://www.lakeroland.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Dugout-Canoe-2.pdf https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/timuwaysoflife.htm https://...

In this week's mini-episode, we chat about the Samurai. Though they aren't around today, Japan still celebrates them for their rich culture and significance to Japanese culture and history. Tune in to find out more! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: beyondwildpodcast@gmail.com Resources: https://www.japanguide.com/e/e2127.html#:~:text=The%20samurai%20(or%20bushi)%20were,and%20symbol%20was%2...

This week's episode is filled with unique traditions, curdled milk blood, and violent land evictions by the government and international conservation organizations. It's a doozy. Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: beyondwildpodcast@gmail.com Resources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Maasai https://www.masaimara.travel/maasai-tribe-facts.php https://maasai-association.org/maasai.html https:...

Our first mini episode! The Suri tribe lives in the West Omo zone in Ethiopia. Let's learn about their traditions!

Today we are talking about the Eagle Hunters of Mongolia! This episode has eagles, yaks, and an unexpected number of Star Trek references. Listen today to learn more about the amazing world of the Eagle Hunters! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: beyondwildpodcast@gmail.com References: https://www.selenatravel.com/blog/introduction-to-the-eagle-hunters-of-mongolia https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/22/...

Learn about the Maori people of the Cook Islands, their small wars and Russia? This episode includes a lot of laughing. Resources: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/encounters/early-meetings   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_Islands_M%C4%81ori https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_Islands#History https://www.maraemoana.gov.ck/biodiversity/

Listen now to learn more about this absolute downer- the exploitation of the Kayan of Thailand as they fled from the violence in Myanmar. This "human zoo" is still continuing today as the Thai government use the Kayan as a tourist attraction, making about $400,000 USD annually from these "giraffe women". Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: beyondwildpodcast@gmail.com Resources: ht...

Saddle up and grab your lasso! We are taking a trip to Argentina to talk about Gauchos! Let's GO! References: https://www.britannica.com/story/argentina-celebrates-200-years-of-independence https://yerbacrew.com/blogs/history-of-yerba-mate/what-is-a-gaucho-the-culture-and-history#:~:text=Gauchos%20were%20nomadic%20horsemen%20on,(mixed%20white%20and%20black) . https://www.britannica.com/topic/g...

Come with us to the most remote inhabited island in the world! Tristan da Cunha has a strange history, nearly pristine nature, and the most quaint and wholesome community you've ever heard of. Listen in to find out more! Instagram: _beyondthewild Voiijer: Beyond the Wild gmail: beyondwildpodcast@gmail.com Resources: - https://www.britannica.com/place/Tristan-da-Cunha-island-group - https://www...

Come with us to Peru and uncover the uncontacted! Human rights letter: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadPublicCommunicationFile?gId=28161 Resources: https://www.survivalinternational.org/tribes/amazonuncontactedfrontier https://act.survivalinternational.org/page/101657/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=specialURL https://www.worldexcellence.com/uncontacted-tribes-in-the-world-2023/ ht...

This episode has everything- ghosts, cannibalism, amputations, and the amazing koteka! What more could you want? Come with us to West Papua to learn more about two incredible but very different indigenous groups- the Dani and the Korowai! Resources: - https://www.papua-explorer.com/the-papua-blog/the-baliem-valley/ - https://acleddata.com/2022/10/05/papuan-independence-and-political-disorder-in-in...