The Ethnologist

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia with an area of 329,847 km2. Part of the country lies on the Malay Peninsula and part on the island of Borneo. Malaysia gained its independence from Great Britain in 1957, and in 1963 it united with North Borneo. Malaysia is quite a multicultural country: Islam predominates but … Read More

Uruguay is famous for its endless pastures and beaches, its yerba mate tea, tango, and candombe music, which, with its African roots, epitomises the country’s rich cultural and ethnic diversity. The Yoruba religion is a further African feature that has penetrated this Latin American country, through the annual celebration of Iemanja, goddess of the sea. … Read More

  In the West death is generally perceived as the end of life and existence and so it promotes feelings of fear and anxiety. Anything connected to death is taboo and pushed to the edge of society as the antithesis of the modern cult of eternal youth and a comfortable lifestyle. There are, however, other … Read More

  Melissa Shemanna: Artistic Alchemy on Shamanic Paintings and Cultural Roots Melissa Shemanna, a visionary artist whose work intricately weaves the spiritual with the tangible. Born and nurtured in the rich landscapes of Australia, Melissa’s art transcends traditional boundaries, exploring themes of nature, spirituality, and cultural heritage through shamanic paintings. With over two decades of … Read More

  Zbyněk Hrábek: Indonesians made it very easy for me when I moved to Sumatra At dawn in the rainforest the piercing sounds of animals resound – it’s time to get up, grab a 30-kilo backpack and go into the field: in the rain, in the heat, and in high winds, when trees break like … Read More

  Milan Jeglik: I left my soul in Sumatra so that I could find my heart in Costa Rica Milan Jeglík is one of the most important Czech conservationists. Although he was born in the Moravian city of Brno, you will have a better chance of meeting him in the rainforests of Sumatra, where he … Read More

  People who identify as or are labelled ‘otaku’ represent a significant fan subculture. An otaku’s identity is based on the consumption of Japanese pop culture products, such as anime and manga. Otaku are also interested in computer or board games, popular music, and Japanese or East Asian culture in general. This is a subculture … Read More

  Akhenaten is the second name of Amenhotep IV, the Egyptian ruler of the well-known 18th dynasty1.Approximately from the middle of the 16th to the 14th century BC or the beginning of the 13th century of BC.. He made his mark on the history of the Egyptian Empire more strongly than anyone else in just … Read More

  The Histories by Herodotus represents one of the most important works of ancient literature. It is remarkable how carefully Herodotus described the world of the Greeks and the events that shaped Greek history. The aim of this article is to introduce Ancient Greek culture and history, with a focus on the life of Herodotus … Read More