Cultural Anthropology: A Global Perspective
Video and Multimedia
Video 1: Why Museums Are Returning Cultural Treasures
Description: Archaeologist and museum curator Chip Colwell discusses why repatriation of artifacts is important.
Video 2: How Culture Connects to Healing and Recovery
Description: Psychologist Fayth Parks talks about the importance of cultural competency in the medical community.
Video 3: Sky Burials Become Tourist Attraction
Description: The Tibetan tradition of sky burial, in which the dead are placed in high places to be consumed by birds of prey, has become a tourist attraction.
Web 1: NAGPRA Resources
Description: The National Park Service curated resources for those interested in learning more about the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, including an on-demand training in the basics of NAGPRA.
Web 2: FGM Dashboard
Description: This interactive map shows the prevalence of female genital mutilation around the world.