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Written by: Carioca Da Gema During my school years, the calculator was an item of desire. It was the forbidden gadget, inside and outside…
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shoeless on beach sand marching in straight line the fishermen haul nets grumbling about today’s meager catch Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If…
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Empty store Owner Closed Locked Front door Slowly drove away Why start over? Everyone shops online anyway Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If…
300-Year-Old Farmhouse | Germany
Photographer Robert Mertl is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘An Old Farmhouse’ series. To see Robert’s body of work,…
The Unique Musical Tradition From The Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee
Filmmaker, Photographer and Educator Rachel Boillot is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the book/project ‘Moon Shine’. To see Rachel’s…
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Gravel road Abandoned Greasy spoon Standing alone The last payphone | KINDLE Ebook | Travels With The Hermit Poet | Stories Of Human Condition | Poetry…
Searching For Bicycles In Beijing
Photographer and Visual Artist Zhao Xiaomeng is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘Bicycles in Beijing Now’. To see…
The Ancient Healers Of Belarus | A Disappearing Tradition
Documentary Photographer Siarhiej Leskieć is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Whisper ’. To see Siarhiej’s body of…
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From Sudan, a caravan follows ancestor’s ghostly trail. The traders wearing flowing galabeyas finally arrive at Birqash market. Grinding out an existence, they sell exhausted camels…
Disappearing Circus
Photographer Luca Santini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘CIRCUS: A noi ci bagna la pioggia e…
New York City’s Chinatown & The Impact Of Modernization
Photographer Dimitri Mellos is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From the project ‘Chinatown’. To see Dimitri’s body of work,…
Cvernovka Creative Center | The Final Days | Bratislava
Artist Evelyn Bencicova is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ‘Taste of Leaving’ project. To see Natalia’s body of work,…
Memories Of Wilderness | Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada
Photographer Eamon Mac Mahon is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ‘Landlocked’ project. To see Eamon’s body of work,…
Barbershop Story
Photographer Lisa Guerriero is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Fausto Ferrari Barber Shop’. To see Lisa’s body…
Destruction & Regeneration | Controlled Mountain Fire | Japan
Photographer Arito Nishiki is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘Nagino’ project. To see Arito’s body of work, click…
Long Live The Libraries | “free knowledge and culture for all” | Norway
Photojournalist Jo Straube is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘The Norwegian Library’. To see Jo’s body of…
Music | Hurrian Hymn No. 6 | World’s Oldest Melody | Ancient Mesopotamian Musical Fragment Performed By Michael Levy (c. 1400 BCE)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * To purchase this download see Amazon.com below: “Hurrian…
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Humans Long ago Said goodbye Roaches barely survive Remnants left behind Photographs fading with the time Another planet New galaxy Destructive cycle Is the reality *…
The Shepherds’ Way Of Life | Iran
Photographer Hemad Nazari is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘Shepherds’ project. To see Hemad’s body of work, click…
“…between the kingdom of dreams and madness…” | Honey Hunters | Himalayas
Documentary Photographer Mauro De Bettio is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Sweet Gold’. To see Mauro’s body…
The Tsaatan People | Only 282 Left | Mongolia’s Disappearing Tribe
Photographer Remi Chapeaublanc is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘The Last Tsaatan’. To see Remi’s body of…
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Souk Shopkeeper Offers Tea Staff Rolls out the carpets Only For Me Gentle Haggling Soon Tradition Will disappear permanently * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO …
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Coppersmith Pounds Metal All day long Creating Souvenirs Sold to tourists Keeping Traditional Craftsmanship Alive Allowing Workers to survive * Find More Poetry HERE …
The Priest Who Left Too Soon | A Rural Russia Story
Documentary Photographer Ekaterina Solovieva is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her book/project The Earth’s Circle – Kolodozero To see…
Bede Birth
Photographer Farida Alam is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Survivor: Survived Against All The Odds’. To see…
Art, Architecture & The History Behind The Fading Havelis In Shekhawati
Photographer David Zurick is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his book ‘A Fantastic State of Ruin’. To watch the…
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Jericoacoara Mid-morning Small wood boats Arrive Fishermen Haul Baskets Full of lagosta Onto the beach Bargaining with restaurateurs * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME…
Poverty, Isolation & Love For The Land | Ancient Simple Living In Nardodipace, Italy
Photographer Salvatore Federico is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From project ‘The Dwellings of Absence‘ . To see Salvatore’s body of…
Natural Born Warriors Preserving Their Traditions | Māori People | New Zealand
Photographer Matteo Fabi @ BLOBALLY is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Haka Way of Life’. To see…
Under Surveillance
Photographer Sheri Lynn Behr is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait/social documentary photography. From her project “NoSafeDistance”. To see Sheri’s body of…
On The Cigar Factory Floor | Dominican Republic
Photographer Jeremiah Gilbert is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project La Aurora Cigar Factory. To see Jeremiah’s body…
Traditional Craftsmanship | Trentino, Italy
Photographer Dario Coletti is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Gestures – The Artisans of Trentino’. To see Dario’s…
Ancient Spirit & Inescapable Modernity | Western Himalayas
Photographer and Educator Santosh Korthiwada is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘On The Edge‘. To see Santosh’s…
Redefining Beauty Standards | South Korea
Visual Artist Eui-Jip Hwang is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this article. From his project ‘Live Your Dream’. To see Eui-Jip’s projects click…
Book Review | Zen In The Art Of Archery By Eugen Herrigel
Dedication! Dedication! Dedication! During the 1920’s, Eugen Herrigel, a German professor of philosophy, dedicated six years learning archery in Tokyo, Japan. He studied Kyudo (the art…
The Disappearing American Agriculture Society
Photojournalist Vincent D Johnson is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this landscape/documentary photography. From his multimedia project ‘Lost Americana‘. To see the stories…
Headhunters’ Portraits On Wood Slices | The Wancho Tribe
Documentary Photographer, Photojournalist and Conceptual Artist Udit Kulshrestha is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this article. From his project ‘Wancho Warriors Wood Slices‘. …
Industrial Leftovers | Globalization’s Impact | The Steel Mills Of Terni, Italy
Photographer and Leica Ambassador Andrea Boccalini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Roots of Steel’. To see…
Preserving Ancient Culture While Abstaining From Sex, Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs | The Kushti Wrestlers
Photojournalist Indranil Aditya is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Kushti’. To see Indranil’s body of work click…
The Hadza | East Africa’s Last Hunter-Gatherers
Anthropologist and Photographer Philippe Geslin is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From project ‘Hadza‘. To see Philippe’s body of work…
The Remaining WWII Veterans Of Magadan, Russia
Fashion, Editorial and Fine Art Photographer Darya Ryan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘I Am History‘. …
Intended For Beauty Or Ugliness | The Disappearing Tribal Facial Tattoos | Chin Mountains, Myanmar
Travel Photographer Lopamudra Talukdar is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘The Vanishing Face: Tattooed Women of Myanmar”. To see Lopamudra’s body…
In Pursuit Of Equality The Kurdish Women In Turkey Are Breaking Their Traditional Roles
Photographer Joan Alvado is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Kurdish Women: Inside, Outside‘. To see Joan’s stories click on any…
We Must Inhale What We Produced: Russia’s Village Air & The Allure Of The City
Artist Yulia Artemyeva is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From her project ‘Guardian‘. To see Yulia’s body of work click on any…
The History & Symbolism Of The Food We Eat
Photographer and Director Maciek Jasik is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From project ‘Secret Lives of Fruits and Vegetables‘ . To see Maciek’s body of…
Away From Berlin: A Life Of Hard Work, Nature & A Peaceful Landscape
Photographer Solveig Faust is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Schäfer Vogel‘. To see Solveig’s body of work click on any…
American Golden Beauties: Their Vibrant Attitude & Hairdos
Photographer, Fine Artist, Author and Musician Robbie Kaye is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her book/project ‘Beauty & Wisdom‘. …
Our Mobile Society & The Traditional Meaning Of Homeownership
Fine Art Photographer and Visual Artist Michael Werner is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his project ‘The Perfect Life’ …
“Go to the village hidden in deep snow…” Zaido-A Surviving Ritual In A Dream Place
Photographer Yukari Chikura is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Zaido‘. To see Yukari’s gallery click on…
Korea’s Sea Women: Doing The Work Of The Dead In The Land Of The Living
Photographer and Art Director Mijoo Kim is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘The Mother of the Sea‘ …
The Disappearing Small Movie Theater
Photographer John Stratoudakis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Odeon Lido‘. To see John’s portfolio click on…
The Architectural Design Found At Bus Stops In Remote Areas Of The Former Soviet Union
Photographer and Videographer Christopher Herwig is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his book Soviet Bus Stops and Soviet Bus Stops Volume…
Orgasm Via Robot – The Sex Toy Of Mass Destruction
Written by: Carioca Da Gema While so many people around the world are occupied with the issues of homosexuality and same-sex marriage, technology as always…
Russia’s Ural Mari – Standing For Their Way Of Life In Hostile Environment
Photographer Fyodor Telkov is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Ural Mari – A Concealed People‘. To see…
The Unwanted Myanmar’s Rohingya: Homeless, Countryless & With No Place To Go
Photojournalist Michael Drost-Hansen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Rohingya‘. To see Michael’s body of work…
Old-School Mixed Farming: A Way Of Life That Turned Into A Job
Independent News and Documentary Photographer Maikel Samuels is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his book ‘En de boer… hij…
Preserving Iranian Traditional Craftsmanship
Photographer Davide Palmisano is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From project ‘Shar-Bafi‘. To see Davide’s body of work click on…
Technology & The American Worker #6 – Robotics
Robots will increasingly perform tasks not only on the factory floor, but also in the shipping and receiving, warehouse, and office areas. The robots do…
Technology & The American Worker #7 – Car Repair Shops
The new car today is a sophisticated computer system surrounded by metal and plastic. Mechanics need to not only be well versed in the latest…
Craftsmanship – The Labor Of Beauty
Documentary Photographer Matthieu Dandoy is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his ‘Documentary‘ series. To see Matthieu’s…
Technology & The American Worker #10 – Drone Delivery & Self-Driven Cars
Drone delivery and self-driving cars are not science fiction. A few years ago, could anyone imagine drones flying around a town or city dropping off…
“This was life in Kensal” – Memories Of My Hometown
Photographer Lewis Ableidinger is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘A Town You Haven’t…
The Augustinian Priest’s Weekly Visit To The Elderly Of Mandragg
Documentary Photographer Gilbert Calleja is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Priest‘. To see Gilbert’s body of…
Iranian Postal Stamps & The Stories They Tell
Photographer Ali Mobasser is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From project ‘Stamp of A Revolution‘. To see Ali’s body of…
Soho: A Disappearing Cultural Utopia In London
Portrait and Fine Art Photographer Carla Borel is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Stillsoho‘. To see…
Himalayas’ Nomadic Hunters: Refusing To Assimilate They Roam & Protect Their Culture
Photographer Jan Moller Hansen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘The Last Hunters & Gatherers of…
She Never Gave Me A Boy! Abandoned With Five Daughters In Delhi & The Law That Empowered The Husband
Photographer Shivani Srivastava is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Talaq – Story Untold‘. To see Shivani’s…
The Stories Of The Tools We Carry
Visual Journalist Lukas Rapp is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Tools Of Power‘. To…
Daily Life On The Tibetan Plateau
Photographer Daniele Mattioli is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these daily life images. These photographs are from his project ‘Qinghai, The Other Tibet‘.…
The Rural Life Changes In A Former Mining Community
Documentary Photographer Huw Alden Davies is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Tumble‘. To…
The Life Around & The History Behind The Fading Havelis In Shekhawati
Photographer David Zurick is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Painted Towns Of Rajasthan‘. To…
Chateau Secession – The Forgotten 12th Century Mansion
Photographer Janine Pendleton @ Obsidian Urbex Photography is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Chateau Secession‘. To see Janine’s…
The Personal Possessions Of The Upper-Middle Class Chinese In The 1920’s
Photographer Jeremiah Gilbert is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. To see Jeremiah’s portfolio click on any image. …
Cheese Making In Serbia
Writer and Photographer Babs Perkins is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Cheese Stories –…
90 Years Later Scotch Whisky Flows Again In Annandale
Travel and Documentary Photographer Sam Finch is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project Annandale Distillery. To see Sam’s…
Underpaid Elderly Artisans & The Dying Art Created For The Wealthy
Photographer Taha Ahmad is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Swan Song of the Badlas ‘. For…
Shepherds Daily Life & Cheese Making In Transylvania
Documentary & Travel Photographer Szabolcs Ivan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Shepherds…
Long Live The Books – Reviving The Beauty On Discarded Publications
Photographer Kerry Mansfield is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her book/project ‘Expired‘. To see Kerry’s body of work click…
The Ancient Arts Of Falconry & Fur Trapping Bringing Changes To The Lives Of Two Modern Men
Photo District News 2017 Awards Winner, Photographer Kiliii Yuyan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project…
Bronx’s Bodegas – A Celebration Of The American Dream
Documentary Photographer David Katzenstein is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his ongoing project ‘Radiant Excess: Inside…
The Cost Of A Bride – Roma’s Traditional Wedding Negotiations
Documentary Photographer Aydin Cetinbostanoglu is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Roma Bridal Market”. To see Aydin’s gallery of projects…
What Happened With The Natural Process Of Procreation?
Written by: Carioca Da Gema Under a kerosene lamp, Florence prepares breakfast for her children and her elderly parents while her husband Ernest gathers his…
Old School Carnival – Vig’s Time Capsule
Photographer Anders Bergh is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Vig‘. To see Anders’ projects…
England’s Community For Polish War Veterans: “A Home Away From Home”
Visual Storyteller Karolina Jonderko is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Little Poland‘. To see…
The Ancient Sand Pit In The Traditional Art Of Kushti Wrestling
Photographer Bas Uterwijk is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Kushti‘. To see Bas’ body of work…
Making It Personal: Russians & Their Workplace
Artist Sergey Poteryaev is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Those Who Yield Heat‘. To…
Belo Monte Dam: Deforestation, Relocation & The Kayapos’ Way Of Life In The Amazon Region
Photographer, Writer and Conservationist Cristina Mittermeier is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. To see Cristina’s body of work click on any…
Patagonia’s Gauchos & Their Secluded Puestos
Photographer Klaus Fengler is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Gauchos‘. To see Klaus’ body of…
London’s Eel, Pie And Mash Shops & Their Communities Cultural Changes Through Its History
Photographer and Writer Stuart Freedman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his book ‘The Englishman…
42 Artists,17 Nationalities & 1 Canvas: The Land Art Movement In Komdhara
Independent Film Maker and Photographer Ritam Talukdar is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. To follow Ritam’s photo journeys click…
Italians, Family, Food & Tradition
Photographer Jess Carey is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘An Italian family tradition: Tomato sauce making’.…
Long Live The Books
Documentary Photographer David Katzenstein is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these photographs. These images are from his project ‘On Reading‘. To see David’s collections…
American Cowboys
Photographer Adam Jahiel is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait photography. These images are from his project ‘The Last Cowboy‘. To see Adam’s body…
Mountain Life In Northern Vietnam
Social Documentary Photographer Sascha Richter is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Mountainland‘. To see Sascha’s projects click…
Huge Factory Farms & Lower Food Prices Driving Small Family Farms Out Of Business In South Wales
Documentary Photographer Andrei Nacu is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Small Family Farms In South Wales‘.…
China’s Traditional House Cave Living
Visual Storyteller, Photographer, Printmaker and Art Director Zhou Han Shun is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this travel photography. These images are from his project…
A Greek Immigrant, A Community Diner & A Love Story From The 1940’s
Writer & Photographer Caroline Corinne Evans Abbott is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this article. From her project ‘How Van Met Phyllis: Curley’s…
Stagnated Lives & Dying Villages In Moldova
Photographer Andrej Balco is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his project ‘Moldova‘. To see Andrej’s body of work click on…
Traditional Ways & Extreme Environment – Greenland’s Inuit Lifestyle
Photographer Florian Ledoux is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Inuit Of Greenland‘. To see Florian’s…
The Obsolete Traveling Salesman
Visual Artist & Photographer Sara Macel is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this pseudo-documentary photography. These images are from her book/project ‘May The Road…
Making Olive Oil In Greece
Fine Art Photographer Christos J Palios is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘The Gold Of Greece‘.…
The Lives Affected By Redevelopment In Willets Point, New York City
Photographer Greg Brophy is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘The Iron Triangle‘. To see Greg’s projects…
Japan’s Independent Elderly & Their Dying Communities
Photographer Motonori Shimizu is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Marginal Lives‘. To see Motonori’s gallery…
Pedaling For A Living In Delhi
Photographer Adam Panczuk is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Life In The Legs‘. To see Adam’s projects…
