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In the heart of Seoul, robot fortune-tellers are bringing centuries-old shamanic traditions into the digital age. These AI-powered avatars perform spiritual readings that honor Korea's mystical past while embracing cutting-edge technology.
An ancient legend about Maya shamans guarding Mexico's El Cielo Biosphere Reserve is bringing curious hikers to one of the country's most biodiverse regions. The mystery may be unverified, but the forest's real magic lies in its thriving ecosystems and growing conservation efforts.
Two sisters faced off in an emotional final at the Palm Springs Unified School District Spelling Bee, with eighth grader Juniper Donovan defending her championship title against younger sister Marygold. The family showdown ended in round 16 when Juniper correctly spelled "shaman" to advance to the county competition.
A hyperrealistic ceramic figurine from ancient Colombia captures the wrinkled face and authority of a revered elder who commanded both love and fear. The 25-inch statue reveals how the Tumaco-Tolita people honored their powerful leaders over two millennia ago.
After nearly 30 years of exploration, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro has documented thousands of rock carvings hidden in Pakistan's Sindh mountains, transforming "empty wilderness" into an ancient manuscript of human history. His latest book reveals unique scenes of bull domestication found nowhere else in the country.
A Tijuana ceramicist who started making clay animals as ADHD therapy now runs an international design studio. His desert-inspired creations blend ancient Mexican mythology with modern mindfulness.
Father José Zanardini arrived in Paraguay in 1978 and spent nearly five decades listening to and learning from Indigenous communities, particularly the Ayoreo people of the Gran Chaco. His work as both priest and anthropologist helped create schools, document disappearing languages, and push the Catholic Church toward respecting Indigenous spirituality instead of erasing it.
After centuries of persecution forced many to hide their beliefs, Germany's 200 Alevi organizations are using new universities and archives to preserve a disappearing faith. The country now offers what Turkey couldn't: freedom to celebrate openly.
After surviving genocide and living for years as only three women, Brazil's Akuntsu tribe celebrates the birth of a baby boy who could carry on their culture. The unexpected arrival brings hope not just for the tribe's future, but for protecting their Amazon rainforest home.
For generations, the 2,000 residents of Santiago Xalitzintla have served as guardians of one of Mexico's most active volcanoes, using traditional ceremonies to honor Popocatépetl. Their blend of Indigenous and Catholic traditions has kept the community connected to the towering peak they call "Don Goyo" for centuries.
In Indonesian Borneo, Indigenous beliefs about spirits living in fig trees have accidentally created a network of wildlife refuges across farmland. The tradition is fading, but its ecological impact offers lessons for conservation worldwide.