Yellowstone National Park, a jewel of the American landscape, draws millions of visitors annually, captivated by its geothermal wonders, breathtaking […]
Category: Native American
History of the Modern Pow Wow
The history of the modern pow wow is a rich tapestry woven with threads of tradition, resilience, and adaptation. It’s […]
I-Lon-schka Osage Ceremony
The annual I-Lon-schka, also known as Osage ceremonials, is a vibrant and deeply significant tradition for the Osage Nation. Held […]
Christmas Traditions at Taos Pueblo
As the final, golden light of the setting sun slowly creeps up the age-old adobe walls of Taos Pueblo, a […]
True History of the Cherokee Tear Dress
This account may come as a surprise, perhaps even a disappointment, to those who hold a romanticized view of the […]
The Cherokee Tear Dress
The Cherokee Tear Dress stands as a unique and significant garment within the cultural heritage of the Cherokee Nation. Unlike […]
Omaha Sacred Pole
For generations, the Omaha people have held a deep reverence for a singular object, a symbol of their identity and […]
Hopi Kachina Dolls (Katsina) or Tihu and the katsina society ceremonial dances
The Hopi, an Indigenous people residing primarily in northeastern Arizona, hold a profound spiritual connection to the world around them. […]
Ahöla Kachina, also known as Ahul, opens the mid-winter Powamu ceremony
The high desert landscape of the American Southwest, a region characterized by stark beauty and unforgiving aridity, is home to […]
Haudenosaunee Spiritual Mythology
The spiritual beliefs of the Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois, are rich and complex, reflecting a deep connection to […]
Blackfeet Religion and Spirituality
The Blackfeet, a powerful and influential Indigenous nation of the North American Great Plains, possess a rich and complex spiritual […]
Henry Starr Robbed More Banks Than Both the James-Younger Gang and the Doolin-Dalton Gang Put Together
Henry Starr, a name synonymous with audacious bank robberies and a life lived on the fringes of the law, carved […]