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The Living Dead: How The Toraja People Of Indonesia Honor Their Deceased

Indonesia's Toraja people keep their dead relatives in their homes, treating them as if they were alive until they can be given expensive, elaborate funerals.

By Joel Stice • Aug 6, 2019

The Living Dead: How The Toraja People Of Indonesia Honor Their Deceased

Indonesia's Toraja people keep their dead relatives in their homes, treating them as if they were alive until they can be given expensive, elaborate funerals.

By Joel Stice • August 6, 2019

Inside The Pacific Theater: The World War II Horror Show History Wants To Forget

While the Nazi war machine ravaged Europe, the war in the Pacific brutalized the soldiers and civilians in World War II's often overlooked theater.

By Mark Oliver • Aug 6, 2019

Inside The Pacific Theater: The World War II Horror Show History Wants To Forget

While the Nazi war machine ravaged Europe, the war in the Pacific brutalized the soldiers and civilians in World War II's often overlooked theater.

By Mark Oliver • August 6, 2019

Japanese Government To Create Human-Rodent Hybrids For Organ Harvesting

Scientists involved in the study will inject human cells into rat and mice embryos. Researchers plan to follow the development of the resulting creatures' organs over the course of two years after the baby hybrids are born.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 30, 2019

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Japanese Government To Create Human-Rodent Hybrids For Organ Harvesting

Scientists involved in the study will inject human cells into rat and mice embryos. Researchers plan to follow the development of the resulting creatures' organs over the course of two years after the baby hybrids are born.

By Natasha Ishak • July 30, 2019

The Amazons Were More Than A Myth: Archaeological And Written Evidence For The Ancient Warrior Women

The Amazons frequently pop up in Greek mythology. But unlike the demi-god Hercules, they were probably real.

By Carly Silver • Jul 29, 2019

The Amazons Were More Than A Myth: Archaeological And Written Evidence For The Ancient Warrior Women

The Amazons frequently pop up in Greek mythology. But unlike the demi-god Hercules, they were probably real.

By Carly Silver • July 29, 2019

Inside The Cement Tube Homes That Might Be The Future Of Hong Kong’s Housing

Plagued by overcrowding, Hong Kong has been exploring creative options to accommodate its burgeoning population. One such option? A retrofitted cement water pipe called an OPod.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 14, 2019

Inside The Cement Tube Homes That Might Be The Future Of Hong Kong’s Housing

Plagued by overcrowding, Hong Kong has been exploring creative options to accommodate its burgeoning population. One such option? A retrofitted cement water pipe called an OPod.

By Erin Kelly • July 14, 2019

Lions And Tigers Are Bred In Disturbing Farms To Supply Chinese Medicine Trade, Report Shows

In South Africa, there are an estimated 244 facilities that keep 6,000 to 8,000 lions and 280 tigers in cruel captivity and shipped at least 70 metric tonnes of bones between 2007 and 2016.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 9, 2019

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Lions And Tigers Are Bred In Disturbing Farms To Supply Chinese Medicine Trade, Report Shows

In South Africa, there are an estimated 244 facilities that keep 6,000 to 8,000 lions and 280 tigers in cruel captivity and shipped at least 70 metric tonnes of bones between 2007 and 2016.

By Natasha Ishak • July 9, 2019

Despite Public Outcry And Low Demand, Japan Resumes Whale Hunting After 31-Year Ban

Whaling has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and was particularly important post-World War II to feed the country's poor. Now, the government wants to revive the whaling industry despite growing disinterest in whale meat among Japanese.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 1, 2019

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Despite Public Outcry And Low Demand, Japan Resumes Whale Hunting After 31-Year Ban

Whaling has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and was particularly important post-World War II to feed the country's poor. Now, the government wants to revive the whaling industry despite growing disinterest in whale meat among Japanese.

By Natasha Ishak • July 1, 2019

Taiwan’s Rainbow Village Is A Testament To The Power Of Art

When the local government in Taiwan threatened to demolish Huang Yung-Fu's home, he began painting — and created the world-famous Rainbow Village.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 20, 2019

Taiwan’s Rainbow Village Is A Testament To The Power Of Art

When the local government in Taiwan threatened to demolish Huang Yung-Fu's home, he began painting — and created the world-famous Rainbow Village.

By Erin Kelly • June 20, 2019

Porn Sites In Hong Kong Shut Down To Support Pro-Democracy Protests

Under the proposed law, suspects in Hong Kong, where people enjoy far more civil liberties, could be sent to trial in mainland China, where freedoms are much more restricted.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 17, 2019

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Porn Sites In Hong Kong Shut Down To Support Pro-Democracy Protests

Under the proposed law, suspects in Hong Kong, where people enjoy far more civil liberties, could be sent to trial in mainland China, where freedoms are much more restricted.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 17, 2019

String Of Acquittals In Japanese Rape Cases Sparks Mass Protests

In one recent case, a father who raped his underage daughter was allowed to walk free even though the sex was proven to be non-consensual because prosecutors couldn't prove that she sufficiently fought back.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 14, 2019

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String Of Acquittals In Japanese Rape Cases Sparks Mass Protests

In one recent case, a father who raped his underage daughter was allowed to walk free even though the sex was proven to be non-consensual because prosecutors couldn't prove that she sufficiently fought back.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 14, 2019