Tower of Silence: The Vanishing Practice of Zoroastrian Sky Burial
Rhea Dhanbhoora writes about why after 2500 years, the tradition of sky burial is under threat—and why it may yet survive.
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The Original & The Conquered: The Invention of Indigenous Politics
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Florida’s Bigfoot: The Legend of the Skunk Ape
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I Ate Raw Beef From Six Different Cultures
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Vaccine Passports for the Young and Disillusioned
Years ago you couldn’t force New Yorkers to do anything, let alone present a passport to get into a bar.
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Ten Years On: Camden Celebrates the Life of Amy Winehouse
Lucy Brown travels to Camden, London, to document the 10th anniversary of Amy Winehouse’s passing.
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Rhea Dhanbhoora writes about why after 2500 years, the tradition of sky burial is under threat—and why it may yet survive.