A genetic study has revealed the history of pygmy tribes scattered across western and central Africa, and it's a story that might surprise the the people themselves. Pygmies are defined as groups of ...

THE difference between savages and civilized men is not so marked as is the likeness between them. I propose to consider a race of men possessing characteristics which seem to make them an exception ...

In a small corner of the civil war-ravaged Central African Republic lives a tribe of strikingly small people struggling to keep their ancient culture intact. The Ba’Aka, rarely seen by Westerners, ...

KINSHASA, Congo -- Yongela Bongo hid the secret from her husband for the seven years they were married. But when he finally discovered the truth, he kicked her out on the street -- keeping their six ...

Livia Simoka travels to the remote jungles of the Republic of the Congo to spend five months living with the isolated pygmy tribe the Mbendjele.

Why the Pygmies of West Africa have such short stature, while neighboring groups don't, has been somewhat of a mystery. Now new research suggests unique changes in the Pygmy's genome have both led to ...

FATHER PAUL SCHEBESTA, whose intimate A knowledge of the pygmy problem, acquired in the Far East as well as in Africa, transcends that of any living ethnologist, has now produced a sequel to “Among ...

Traditional music and dance remain central to the cultural life of many indigenous forest communities in the Congo Basin. Gatherings often feature rhythmic singing, percussion, and coordinated ...

Livia Simoka travels to the remote jungles of the Republic of the Congo to spend five months living with the isolated pygmy tribe the Mbendjele. Advertisement ...

Why the Pygmies of West Africa have such short stature, while neighboring groups don't, has been somewhat of a mystery. Now new research suggests unique changes in the Pygmy's genome have both led to ...