Month: November 2020
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
The Gabra
This time of year, the Gabra of Northeast Africa celebrate a holiday which commemorates human dependence on seasonal cycles.
November 27, 2020Masquerade Test
During Nigeria’s Kalabari Masquerade, male dancers risk public humiliation for a chance at prestige.
November 26, 2020Family Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving unites individuals and families in the spirit of gratitude and sharing.
November 25, 2020First Thanksgiving
All the trappings of a traditional Native American meal.
November 24, 2020Drum Language
Listen to the words of a water spirit, communicated through the rhythms of drums.
November 23, 2020Kalabari Masquerade
The dry winter months are masquerade season for the Kalabari people of Nigeria.
November 20, 2020Celebrating the Sabbath
For Syrian Jews, the Sabbath is both a time for rest and for song.
November 19, 2020A Marriage Song
The words of a marriage song reflect a rich and dynamic musical tradition.
November 18, 2020Pizmon
For a group of Jews with roots in Syria, Pizmon music carries memories of the past as it marks the celebrations of the present.
November 17, 2020The Whale’s Footprint
When whales surface, they leave a smooth section of water known as a footprint.
November 16, 2020Encountering Whales
California Gray whales find safety in numbers on their long journey south.
November 13, 2020Festival of Light
Welcome to Diwali – a luminous celebration of enlightenment.
November 12, 2020Gray Whales
Using kayaks and “a gentle angle of approach, a researcher pays a visit to migrating Gray whales.
November 11, 2020Ravens on the Alert
How do ravens sense danger in their environment?
November 10, 2020Hawk Watching
One of the season’s last glimpses of hawks, kestrels and other birds of prey as they soar above the cliffs of New Jersey.
November 9, 2020Raven Cache
For ravens, winter is a season which calls for strategy and some occasional bickering.
November 6, 2020Persimmon Harvest
An annual harvest of wild persimmons has been a lifelong tradition.
November 5, 2020The Swinging Chestnut Strikes Again
Older Britons have adopted conkers, a children’s game, and turned it into a competitive spectator sport.
November 4, 2020Conkers
Winter in Britain means it’s time to find the perfect chestnut for a game of conkers.
November 3, 2020Feast for the Dead
Party down with those with your ancestors.
November 2, 2020Day of the Dead
In early November, many Mexicans visit their departed loved ones, and celebrate the Day of the Dead.