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11,000 years ago, Jericho became one of the first known settlements surrounded by walls, marking a significant development in communal living and agriculture.
Significant archaeological findings in Northern Britain reveal a 5,000-year-old ritualistic center at the Ness of Brodgar, alongside a Roman fort and Viking burial.
About 1,000 cone-shaped houses carved from volcanic rock make up the village of Kandovan, which has been inhabited for nearly 1,500 years.
In the Italian countryside, the esoteric community of Damanhur faces scrutiny after a police raid on its underground temples and the personal struggles of new members.
In the African savannah, sociable weaver birds, aardvarks, and termites create complex living environments that host a variety of other species, highlighting the benefits and challenges of communal living.
Eve and her sister Bonobos raise their young in an egalitarian community, passing babies from mother to mother without jealousy or stress.
Auroville, a utopian community in southern India founded in the 1960s, exemplifies ideals of unity and human harmony through its unique architecture and communal living.
One male gannet fights for his nesting territory, risking fatal injury in a struggle that lasts over an hour against an aggressive intruder.
Fujian Province in China is home to the Hakka people, who built tulous-fortress-like communal homes designed for living and defense against invasions.
1.8 million people in Germany suffer from dementia, a condition that deeply affects families and raises urgent questions about care solutions.
Last July, thousands gathered in a remote Colorado forest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rainbow Family Gathering, a counterculture event rooted in peace and love.
