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Beyond the Wild
by Beyond the Wild
Morgan Eason, a conservationist, and Sydney Eason, an educator, are two sisters that are taking a trip around the world. Come with us to some of the most remote corners of our planet and deep dive into incredible cultures, remote locations, and untold places. Each episode will highlight a culture from a remote region, how they survive and thrive throughout the generations, and how they have adapted to a rapidly changing world. Discover the landscapes, animals, environments, and some of the most incredible people on Earth. We are going beyond the edge. Beyond the map. Beyond the Wild.
Episodes
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Episode 52: Petra
Welcome to Petra! This wonder of the world was built by the Nabateans, an impressive people who turned Petra into a thriving trade route and cultural center. This UNESCO world heritage site is more than just an awe-inspiring building, it was also a cultural melting pot of the ancient world.…
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Episode 51: The Great Pyramids
These fun facts are seriously fun! Tune in to learn some cool stuff about the 1st ancient wonder of the world! Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction_of_the_Egyptian_pyramids#:~:text=Its%20lower%20section%20is%20built,the%20stones%20are%20laid%20horizontally....
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Episode 50: Taj Mahal
It's our 50th Episode, and we are celebrating by diving into the Taj Mahal! Its grandeur, detail, and beauty can't be over-stated. Shah Jahan spent year directing thousands of workers to create this complex network of buildings. He got the best artists, engineers, and builders he could find to...
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Episode 49: Machu Picchu
Inca civilization... what is there not to love?
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Episode 48: The Colosseum
Let's go to Rome! In this episode, we are chatting all things Roman Colosseum, from the inaugural ceremony, to the height of its popularity, and the decline of the empire. The Romans really knew how to build a structure, torture animals, and murder humans in the most elaborate ways. Not for the...
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Episode 47: Christ the Redeemer
Have you ever wondered what the background of this amazing statue was? I never have... but now I'm glad I know! Tune in and hear about Christ the Redeemer! Resources: https://7wonders.org/america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/christ-redeemer/...
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Episode 46: The Great Wall of China
We're BACK! We are starting off the new year with the Great Wall of China! Though much of its documented history has not been preserved over time, there is still interesting information about the political turmoil, back-breaking labor, and centuries of commitment it took to create and maintain…
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Episode 45: Pilgrims
Happy Thanksgiving! This week, we are going to learn all about the first thanksgiving. It's not all happy harvests and feasting. This story goes much farther than that, and how Thanksgiving evolved into what we celebrate today may surprise you. Listen in to learn more! Instagram: _beyondthewild...
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Episode 44: Olmec
The Olmec changed the world! By trading with many cultures across mesoamerica, the Olmec impacted many people in ways we still see today- including the all-important invention of rubber! They carved enormous stone heads, played sports, and created two incredible trading centers on the coast of…
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Episode 43: Cowboys!
Tune in to learn all about the amazing cowboys of the wild wild west! Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/cowboys https://mythsoftheamericanwest.wordpress.com/2015/11/26/gunfighting-in-the-west-the-facts-presented/
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Episode 42: Samhain (Halloween!)
This week is all about the origins of halloween! Samhain originates from the Celtic people and dates back more than 2,000 years. If you're a little witchy, a little ghouly, or a little spooky, jump in to this weeks episode now! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: [email protected]…
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Episode 41: Black H'Mong
Tune in to our newest episode where we learn about these amazing people in Vietnam! Listen to us discuss agriculture, clothing and of course, laugh at literally everything we talk about. Check it out! Resources: https://topasecolodge.com/black-hmong-minority/...
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Episode 40: Matadors
This week we are taking the bull by the horns! Matadors are the elite athletes in bullfighting. They use skill, physicality, and speed to maneuver and face their competition- an enormous bull. Though things don't always go according to plan, bullfighting remains a beloved and respected sport…
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Episode 39: Buñol
Welcome to Buñol! This week we are going to Spain. But why? What makes this town so special? Well, you'll just have to listen in to find out! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: [email protected] Resources: https://www.latomatinatours.com/history-of-bunol.asp
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Episode 38: Haida
This week is all about the Haida! This group is from the archipelago stretching between Canada and Alaska. They have a rich culture and are preserving their history, despite many setbacks since their first meeting with Europeans in the 1700's. They are known for their totem poles and...
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Episode 37: Mi'Kmaq
Hieroglyphs, friendship treaties, sharks!? This episode has it all! Listen in this week to learn all about the Mi'kmaq people and their ongoing fight to preserve their culture. Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: [email protected] Resources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mikmaq...
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Episode 36: Bodi
This week is all things Bodi! This tribe is known for one of their most important ceremonies, the Ka’el ceremony. This time is important for the men of the group to gorge themselves on cows milk and blood to fatten up as much as possible. The fattest man is deemed the winner and treated as a hero...
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Episode 35: San People
This week, we visit the first inhabitants of South Africa! The San can trace their ancestry more than 20,000 years. They have unique hunting techniques, a dynamic social structure, and a long history, but it is now changing rapidly. The San have been evicted from their home in the name of...
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Episode 34: Rabari
Listen in and learn about the Rabari people of India. Resources: https://www.atlasofhumanity.com/rabari https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabari
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Episode 33: Vikings
This is a group Morgan has been wanting to cover for months! Welcome to the world of the Vikings! These pillaging, robbing, brutal, fighters, traders, mercenaries, and explorers are one of the most complicated cultures in history. Not to be over-sensationalized, the vikings tortured, enslaved…
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Episode 32: Himba
Listen (laugh) and learn all about the Himba people with us!
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Episode 31: Soligas
The Soligas have thrives for thousands of years in the forests of India. In recent decades, they were forced from their ancestral land and made to build a whole new way of life. But they fought back, and they won. Now, the Soligas live in their forest and help protect their diety, the tiger. This...
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Episode 30: Quechua
This week, we are headed to Peru to learn all about the Quechua. They are one of the most recognized cultures in South America with the second most common language. As descendants of the Inca, the Quechua have held on to their traditions and culture for generations, including a remarkable ability...
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Episode 29: Nenets
The Nenets are indigenous people of the northern arctic, in what is today the Russian Federation. They rely heavily on reindeer as a source of food, shelter, transportation, and religious practices. After generations of traditional practices, the Nenet way of life is changing rapidly. From…
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Episode 28: Wodaabe Tribe
Check out our newest episode and learn all about the Wodaabe tribe! They have some... odd... traditions, but are a very interesting "peoples." ;D Follow us on instagram @_beyondthewild Resources: https://afktravel.com/88150/15-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-wodaabe-people/...
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Episode 27: Monks
This week, we are learning all about Monks! Many religions have monks, or some variation of the idea. With humble beginnings in the Hindu religion, monks are committed, disciplined, and deeply spiritual. There is absolutely no way the Eason sisters have that level of commitment, but we applaud…
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Episode 26: Jivaro
It's time for SHRUNKEN HEADS! Listen in to learn about the still-isolated Jivaro people and their history of shrinking the heads of their enemies. Don't worry, there is much, much more to learn about the Jivaro! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: [email protected] Resources:...
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Episode 25: Expedition Gullah Part 2: Gullah Culture
Check out the podcast for our first expedition! We worked very hard on this and had so much fun on our mini-expedition! If you are ever in the Beaufort area check out the Gullah N' Geechie Mahn Tours to get the most information on this fascinating culture! https://gullahngeechietours.com/
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Episode 24: Expedition Gullah Part 1: Slavery in the Lowcountry
We are excited to introduce part of 1 of our first expedition! We will jump into our experience with the Gullah in part 2, but for part 1, we are going to learn about the background of the Gullah people, who are all descendants of slaves sold in America through the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade.…
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Episode 23: Tehuelche
Want to hear all of the good parts about a culture without a dramatic ending for their people? Check it out!
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Episode 22: The Solomon Islands
This week, we are going across the world to the Solomon Islands! This archipelago is home to an array of cultures and languages, and its history has impacted the world. Today, inhabitants of the islands struggle to adapt their lifestyle as sea levels rise and their homes are submerged. Despite…
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Episode 21: Bajau
Want to know what it's like to live fully on the water? Listen and learn about the Bajau people! Resources: https://www.rehahnphotographer.com/borneo-bajau-gypsies/ https://authentic-indonesia.com/blog/8-unique-facts-of-the-bajau-indonesia-sea-gypsies-tribe/...
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Episode 20: Geisha
What do you think a Geisha really is? Let's find out!
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Episode 19: Easter Island
Welcome to Easter Island! Join us for this weeks mini-episode as we travel to Rapa Nui, named Easter Island in 1722 but the Dutch explorers that discovered the island with its inhabitants of Polynesian descendants, and incredible carved statues. Today, the culture remains rich and vibrant, and...
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Episode 18: Trail of Tears
This weeks episode is a follow-up from Episode 17: Cherokee. Tune in to learn about what lead up to the Trail of Tears and its impact on the population of native people living in the American Southeast. It's a real bummer. Resources:...
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Episide 17: Cherokee
I've said it once and I'll say it again... Native American history is THE BEST! Learn about the Cherokee with us! Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherokee https://www.cherokee.org/ https://visitcherokeenation.com/culture-and-history/pre-contact-cherokee-lifestyle...
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Episode 16: Explorers- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
This week, we are taking a little detour. We usually learn about remote cultures around the world, but what about the people responsible for the "first contact" that often leads to the changes or decline of those cultures? In this episode, we dive into the reasons people have explored throughout...
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Episode 15: Garifuna
Check out our newest episode and find out how the Caribs became the Black Caribs who eventually became the Garifuna! Also someone let us know if the saying is "You gave me a lemmimg?" or "you gave me a lemon?" Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garifuna...
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Episode 14: Inuit
The Inuit have a rich and unique culture with raw meat, igloos, huskies, and much, much more! They face many difficulties today and may be giving warnings for what will come next for the rest of the world. Tune in to learn more! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: [email protected]...
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Episode 13: Timucuan
The Timucuan Native American Tribe were a people who lived in Florida and Georgia. There is just so much to learn about Native American history! Come along with us and learn about the Timucuan Tribe. Resources: https://fcit.usf.edu/florida/lessons/timucua/timucua1.htm...
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Episode 12: Samurai
In this week's mini-episode, we chat about the Samurai. Though they aren't around today, Japan still celebrates them for their rich culture and significance to Japanese culture and history. Tune in to find out more! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: [email protected] Resources:...
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Episode 11: Maasai
This week's episode is filled with unique traditions, curdled milk blood, and violent land evictions by the government and international conservation organizations. It's a doozy. Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: [email protected] Resources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Maasai...
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Episode 10: Suri Tribe
Our first mini episode! The Suri tribe lives in the West Omo zone in Ethiopia. Let's learn about their traditions!
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Episode 9: Kazakh
Today we are talking about the Eagle Hunters of Mongolia! This episode has eagles, yaks, and an unexpected number of Star Trek references. Listen today to learn more about the amazing world of the Eagle Hunters! Instagram: _beyondthewild Email: [email protected] References:...
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Episode 8: Maori
Learn about the Maori people of the Cook Islands, their small wars and Russia? This episode includes a lot of laughing. Resources: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/encounters/early-meetings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_Islands_M%C4%81ori https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_Islands#History...
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Episode 7: Kayan
Listen now to learn more about this absolute downer- the exploitation of the Kayan of Thailand as they fled from the violence in Myanmar. This "human zoo" is still continuing today as the Thai government use the Kayan as a tourist attraction, making about $400,000 USD annually from these "giraffe...
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Episode 6: Gauchos
Saddle up and grab your lasso! We are taking a trip to Argentina to talk about Gauchos! Let's GO! References: https://www.britannica.com/story/argentina-celebrates-200-years-of-independence...
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Episode 5: Tristan da Cunha
Come with us to the most remote inhabited island in the world! Tristan da Cunha has a strange history, nearly pristine nature, and the most quaint and wholesome community you've ever heard of. Listen in to find out more! Instagram: _beyondthewild Voiijer: Beyond the Wild gmail:...
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Episode 4: Mashco Piro
Come with us to Peru and uncover the uncontacted! Human rights letter: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadPublicCommunicationFile?gId=28161 Resources: https://www.survivalinternational.org/tribes/amazonuncontactedfrontier...
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Episode 3: West Papua
This episode has everything- ghosts, cannibalism, amputations, and the amazing koteka! What more could you want? Come with us to West Papua to learn more about two incredible but very different indigenous groups- the Dani and the Korowai! Resources: -...
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Morgan Eason, a conservationist, and Sydney Eason, an educator, are two sisters that are taking a trip around the world. Come with us to some of the most remote corners of our planet and deep dive into incredible cultures, remote locations, and untold places. Each episode will highlight a culture from a remote region, how they survive and thrive throughout the generations, and how they have adapted to a rapidly changing world. Discover the landscapes, animals, environments, and some of the most incredible people on Earth. We are going beyond the edge. Beyond the map. Beyond the Wild.
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