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Ways of living

How peoples make their living. Most combine more than one, and most have changed over time.

Hunting and gatheringLiving from wild plants, game, honey and fish.182 peoplesHerdingMoving with cattle, camels, sheep, yaks or reindeer.108 peoplesShifting cultivationClearing a forest plot, farming it, then letting it rest.33 peoplesSettled farmingFields, terraces, orchards and paddies worked year after year.373 peoplesFishing and the seaRivers, reefs, ice and open ocean.215 peoplesCraft and tradeWeaving, metalwork, carving, caravans and markets.224 peoplesTowns and wage workCity life, paid work and enterprises run by the people.251 peoples

Seven peoples, once a week

Every Monday: seven peoples you may never have heard of, who they are and where they live.