tradition
Hanging with the People Who Ritualistically Suspend Their Bodies from Hooks
VICE Serbia went to Rijeka, Croatia to explore the ancient art of using handmade hooks to pierce the skin as well as the city's tattoo and body modification scenes.
Photos of Navajo Who Have Refused to Leave Their Land
For decades, a stubborn band of indigenous people has refused to leave the land called Big Mountain, defying both the government and coal companies.
Let Three Fireworks Technicians Teach You About Blowing Stuff the Hell Up
While getting wasted and handling explosive devices that scare the shit out of your neighbours is undoubtedly a good idea, it's probably best to leave the larger displays to the professionals.
The Yucatán Custom of Filling Piñatas With Live Endangered Animals
Every year, the people of Citilcum meet up to beat a ton of animals to death.
The Swiss Custom of Voting While Shitfaced
Landsgemeinde is a wonderful chance to get hammered in public and vote for a farmer to be your "city captain".
I Had an Arranged Marriage – But I'm Still a Feminist
I first met my future husband in a Travelodge. It was the best decision I ever made.
The Hangover News
This weekend, a load of Dutch people went out in blackface for the annual "Black Pete" celebrations. Weirdly, this didn't go down too well with everyone.
Uganda Is Using Adult Circumcision Rituals to Attract Tourism
Imbalu, the public circumcision of adult men, is an age-old ritual that government representatives s in southeast Uganda want to promote as a major tourist attraction.
How Albanian Lives Are Wrecked by Cycles of Vengeance
Gjakmarrja, the tradition of blood feuds, has been a part of Albanian culture since the 15th century.
How to Celebrate Swedish Midsummer
An A-to-Z-guide in how to worship reproduction in the 21st century.
And Another Thing...
NINETY-NINE percent of the people down in town ON the reservation will sit there and tell you about our spirituality and our culture, but they know nothing about it. They don’t know any more than a white man.