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The Story of the Basque People
Nestled in the western Pyrenees Mountains, near the border of Spain and France, lives a people with
Why Does War Never End?
What is the real root of war? Is it religion—a fundamental difference in ways of thinking?
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Mapuche People
The Mapuche are an Indigenous people inhabiting south-central Chile and southwestern Argentina.
Kalash People
The Kalash are known for their vibrant polytheistic traditions, colorful clothing, music, dance, and unique festivals.
Igbo People
The Igbo people are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa, primarily residing in southeastern Nigeria.
Roma People
Numbering over 6 million in Europe alone, the Roma are renowned for their vibrant traditions, music,
Bemba People
The Bemba people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Zambia, primarily residing in the northern region of the country.
Navajo People
Navajo is part of the Athabaskan language group, originally from Alaska and western Canada
Yao People
The Hmong-Mien languages originated in the mountainous regions of southern China and are closely tied to ethnic distributions south of the Yangtze River
Karen People
An ethnic group from the highlands of Myanmar and Thailand, the Karen people have preserved a rich cultural heritage, distinct language, and unique scripts.
Ainu People
The Ainu are the Indigenous people of Japan, particularly in Hokkaido. They possess a distinct language, deep respect for nature,
Kaqchikel People
The Kaqchikel are Indigenous descendants of the Maya civilization living in the highlands of Guatemala. They speak the Kaqchikel language and preserve
Basque People
The Basque people are an Indigenous ethnic group primarily inhabiting the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and
Native Hawaiians
Native Hawaiians, or Kānaka Maoli, are the Indigenous Polynesian people of the Hawaiian Islands. They are renowned for their deep
Māori People
Maori Of Polynesian origin, the Māori arrived in New Zealand by canoe around the 13th century. They developed a tribal society with a rich culture. In 1840,
Maasai People
Originating from the Nile Valley, they migrated southward around the 17th century and established a pastoral, warrior-based society.
Quechua People
The Quechua are the largest Indigenous group in South America and the descendants of the Inca civilization. With an estimated population of over 8 million
Sámi People
The Sámi are the Indigenous people of Northern Europe, living across the Arctic regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia's Kola Peninsula.
San People
The San people, often referred to historically as "Bushmen" (though "San" is preferred today), are one of the world's oldest indigenous groups.
Zulu People
The Zulu are one of the largest ethnic groups in Southern Africa, primarily residing in South Africa. They are part of the Bantu linguistic and cultural family
Tuareg People
The Tuareg are a semi-nomadic Berber ethnic group inhabiting the central Sahara Desert. Often called the "Blue People"
Nenets People
The Nenets, also known as the Yamal People, are an Indigenous group living in the Russian Arctic, particularly on the Yamal Peninsula.
Tibetan People
The Tibetan people are an ethnolinguistic group native to the Tibetan Plateau, known for their unique blend of high-altitude pastoralism and
Miao People
The Miao are an ancient people, believed to have migrated south from the Yellow River basin around 4,000 years ago, developing a unique culture through
