Archive - The Sky and Earth Know

March 2025

February 2025

Why Romani engagement ceremonies look like weddings

But are actually not.

Feb 19 •

Martina Petkova

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Do the Roma habitually slaughter each other with axes in melees?

the psychology of mass fights in Romani culture

Feb 12 •

Martina Petkova

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"Tying up the money" or how cash in Romani hands appears to melt away

Have you heard how rich people, especially generationally wealthy ones, don’t carry around cash?

Feb 6 •

Martina Petkova

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January 2025

"Come make a quick 1,000": The Romani signatures underpinning organized crime

“He arrived in a 300,000 BGN Mercedes.

Jan 27 •

Martina Petkova

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Water and hard work: The Romani take on the First Footing tradition

how the Roma welcome the New Year with both optimism and clarity

Jan 20 •

Martina Petkova

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New YouTube Channel for Romani songs translated into English

our gift to you for Vasilitza, the Romani New Year

Jan 14 •

Martina Petkova

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December 2024

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