The winter solstice is the astronomical start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, when the North Pole is tilted farthest ...

From sufganiyot to Berliners, fried dough is a holiday tradition across cultures. NPR visits an American specialty brand to explore how doughnut traditions help mark the festive season.

Priya Patel sparks controversy with viral immigration comments, prompting sharp social media backlash and cultural assimilation debate.

New York Post correspondent Lydia Moynihan cited examples from Europe to defend her argument that certain cultures are not ...

Ancient societies viewed hair washing as a deliberate act tied to health, energy, and cosmic order, believing hair carried ...

Picture yourself walking into a bustling office where everyone seems to thrive on constant chatter, endless networking events, and impromptu happy hours that stretch past midnight. Now imagine being ...

The darkest day of the year will soon be upon us. Dec 21 is the winter solstice when we have the shortest daylight hours and ...

Yet sweeping new research from the University of Nevada’s anthropology department has revealed that many cultures find the thought of a pash extremely distasteful. The Mehinaku of Brazil, for example, ...

When you're swaying in a beachside hammock on a lazy summer day, take a moment to thank the Indigenous cultures that invented ...

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

As we all know, love knows no bounds, and when two people from different cultures and backgrounds come together as one, they ...

Many cultures independently identified similar star patterns. Ancient constellations often held cultural or religious significance. Some star patterns aided navigation and timekeeping. The Milky Way ...