ETHNOMAD :
Fading Cultures Magazine
November 2025
Available Monday Nov 3rd
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Worlds Within Worlds
World Within Worlds: Continuum People and the Fragile Journey of Freedom explores Indonesia’s last uncontacted forest tribes, their resistance to modern intrusion, and the delicate balance between survival and isolation. A powerful reflection on what freedom means when the world presses in—an ETHNOMAD feature on humanity’s last frontiers of autonomy.
by Tom Corcoran
"Acomedido and the Children of Rajasthan:
Acomedido and the Children of Rajasthan by Suus Van Lee follows a journey of giving without expectation. Set in the vibrant villages of India, it reflects on connection, humility, and the quiet power of kindness. Through encounters with children and communities, the story reveals how generosity, when shared freely, can bridge worlds and remind us what it truly means to care.
by Suus Van Lee
A Glimpse into the Past
In the Maronite community of Cyprus, the annual Saint Marina celebration in Kotsiatis offers a living link to a lost homeland. Through faith, memory, and shared festivity, displaced families from Agia Marina Skyllouras reconnect with their roots, keeping alive a heritage shaped by resilience, nostalgia, and belonging amid the changing landscape of Cyprus.
by Emily Anna Mavridou
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Because in Stories, All Things Are Possible
In Because in Stories, All Things Are Possible, writer Noel Sweeney follows two of Ireland’s leading modern storytellers, Maria Gillen of Cork and Aindreas de Staic of Clare, as they breathe new life into the ancient art of the seanchaí. From fireside tales and fiddle tunes to stages and storytelling festivals, their journeys reveal how the Irish oral tradition endures in an age of screens and noise. This story celebrates imagination, memory, and the power of words to heal, connect, and remind us who we are.
by Noel Sweeney
Ethnography Handbook Part Two
Part Two of the Ethnography Handbook delves into the complex realities of ethics in fieldwork, where understanding others often collides with personal conscience and responsibility. Through real-world case studies, reflective exercises, and practical tools, it explores how to navigate dilemmas of culture, trust, gender, and representation. The section also introduces participatory methods such as Yarning and Community Mapping, encouraging researchers to listen, learn, and collaborate with integrity.
By Tom Corcoran & Roel Hakemulder
Honey Makers
From glacier rituals in Baltistan to the vanishing shores of Tuvalu, this article explores how climate change reshapes culture, identity, and migration. It reveals how traditions offer powerful lessons for surviving ecological limits.
by ETHNOMAD
Intangible Cultural Heritage
From ancient Rome's vast arenas to today's intimate village performances, the circus has re
by James Pierce
This UNESCO-Khalili Foundation film, "A Thousand Colours", aims to humanise the notion of cultural diversity. Why is cultural diversity important? What are some of the current challenges that undermine it? And what can we do to protect and promote cultural diversity? These are some of the questions addressed by the short film, which gathers testimonies from a number of key global actors including UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors and advocates.
The Emery Way – Chateau Coutet Saint-Émilion
In the heart of Saint-Émilion, a vineyard seal known as The Emery Way was discovered on bottles from Chateau Coutet. This small mark tells a much larger story about heritage, family farming, and the pressures of modern economics. In her travels through France, Jade Morrissey explores how rising land taxes and the lure of UNESCO World Heritage status are reshaping the region. Family-run vineyards, once central to Saint-Émilion’s identity, now face the threat of being pushed aside by large commercial interests. This short film introduces her article in Fading Cultures Magazine, where she reflects on what is gained and what is lost when tradition meets the forces of global commerce.
by Jade Morrissey & ETHNOMAD