In this episode we discuss the discovery of a religious artifact in a cemetery with possible ties to the Kongo spiritual traditions. Anthropologist Tony Kail shares stories and experiences of the healers, customs and rituals of this sacred tradition. Forensic Archeologist Steven Katz discusses how materials may be approached by forensic and archeological professionals.

In this episode we discuss the discovery of a religious artifact in a cemetery with possible ties to the Kongo spiritual traditions. Anthropologist Tony Kail shares stories and experiences of the healers, customs and rituals of this sacred tradition. Forensic Archeologist Steven Katz discusses how materials may be approached by forensic and archeological professionals.

In this episode we discuss the discovery of a religious artifact in a cemetery with possible ties to the Kongo spiritual traditions. Anthropologist Tony Kail shares stories and experiences of the healers, customs and rituals of this sacred tradition. Forensic Archeologist Steven Katz discusses how materials may be approached by forensic and archeological professionals.&nbsp;

Episode 5: Kongo Religions

Join anthropologist Tony Kail and forensic archeologist Steven Katz as they look at the phenomena of culture and its appearance at crime and incident scenes. What happens when public safety agencies find artifacts, walk in on ceremonies or discover unfamiliar shrines at scenes? What can anthropology tell us about religion, magic and witchcraft? Tony and Steven demystify the mysterious and dispel myths by taking listeners into world cultures that are frequently misunderstood. Using cases and incidents from their own files, the Crime Scenes and Cultures podcast joins anthropologists, forensic professionals, and religious practitioners to give an understanding into the incredible diversity of cultures around us.

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Join anthropologist Tony Kail and forensic archeologist Steven Katz as they look at the phenomena of culture and its appearance at crime and incident scenes. What happens when public safety agencies find artifacts, walk in on ceremonies or discover unfamiliar shrines at scenes? What can anthropology tell us about religion, magic and witchcraft? Tony and Steven demystify the mysterious and dispel myths by taking listeners into world cultures that are frequently misunderstood. Using cases and incidents from their own files, the Crime Scenes and Cultures podcast joins anthropologists, forensic professionals, and religious practitioners to give an understanding into the incredible diversity of cultures around us.

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Episode 5: Kongo Religions

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