Culture

How The German Language Evolved: A Brief History Of German

Why is is it called “German” and not “Germanic”? How has its pronunciation changed? Take a dive into the exciting, centuries-old history of the German language.

BySarah Waldmann

When Did Americans Lose Their British Accents?

Technically, they never did, but the answer is more complicated than that.

ByThomas Moore Devlin

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: What US Soccer Culture Borrowed From The World

ByDylan Lyons

Code-Switching: The Weird And Wonderful Side Of Bilingual Communication

ByElin Asklöv

Is Turkish The Most Romantic Language? Words And Phrases To Talk About Love In Turkish

ByNatali Lekka

Farewell Wilma: Old-Fashioned Baby Names That Went Extinct In The US

ByBabbel

Useful Phrases For Ramadan In Arabic, Indonesian And Turkish

ByBabbel

8 Things You Didn’t Know About The Lunar New Year

ByThomas Moore Devlin

Seven Waves And Red Underwear: 6 New Year’s Eve Traditions From Around The World

BySandra Halter

What Is Black Friday, And Where Is It Celebrated?

ByDylan Lyons

How Do Other Countries Celebrate Thanksgiving?

ByDylan Lyons

What Makes The World Laugh? Ambassadors Share Their Favorite National Jokes For Edinburgh Fringe

ByBabbel

Clueless Turns 30: How The ’90s Classic Changed The Way We Speak

ByBabbel

Opp Meaning: Decoding The Various Definitions And Cultural Significance

ByLuca Harsh