By Raquel Bagnol

For the ancient islanders, typhoons weren't just bad weather. They attributed terrifying events to supernatural forces in an attempt to make sense of inexplicable phenomena. Perhaps the ancestors were angry, or maybe someone broke a sacred taboo. Maybe a spirit was offended and demanding respect.

A woman's hair is more than just strands growing from her head. It is a powerful part of her identity that reflects her personality, culture

Once upon a time, Odalmelech, the god of Ngermelech Village in Melekeok State of Palau, and his councilmen set out to lay huge stonework...