Flipboard 2025 Tribes

Researchers have finally discovered the truth about the Lumbee people’s mysterious origins, and it’s making other Native American tribes furious.

The Selk’nam people were thought to be extinct—until a brave group of them refused to remain silent and ignited a fierce legal battle with the Chilean government.

Bears are sacred to the Ainu people, and they used to raise cubs in their homes—but that tradition was outlawed for a heartbreaking reason.

The Tuareg of the Sahara have survived by blending ancestral traditions with modern practices, but the dark legacy of their past still lingers.

The Pashtuns are a people almost as old as time itself. From obscure beginnings, they became the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan, fighting off invaders for centuries. Explore the history and current status of one of the world's proudest peoples.

The Pamiris are one of the most remote tribes in Central Asia. learn how they survived for years in isolation and peace before colonial conquerors took their land and forced them to fight for their own survival.

Traditionally, the Batak people followed a strict code of conduct, and those who stepped out of line could face an utterly horrific punishment: ritual cannibalism.

Scientists just discovered an Amazon rainforest tribe whose brains and bodies age slower than any other human.

The Jivaroan people were once fearsome headhunters—but now, they’ve become popular among tourists for a life-changing, mystical ritual.

The Tlingits' deep connection to the ocean is reflected in the meaning of their name: "People of the Tides." Let's take a look at their incredible legacy, and how they're keeping their culture alive today.

From the moment White settlers stepped foot in Virginia, the Powhatan people have had to fight—for their land, their peace, and most importantly, their princess, Pocahontas.

The Chinook people continue to fight for their sovereignty—but recently discovered documents have revealed the disturbing truth about their battle.