Culture

11 Books Every Wanderluster Should Read Before Traveling
Plus, a few movie and TV show recommendations.

16 National Dishes And How To Order Them
This is for people hungry for knowledge. Or just regular hungry.

Everything You Need To Know About The Maltese Language
A fascinating language that tells a lot about Malta’s history.

The World’s Most Obscure Ologies
The etymology of -ology. Too meta?

How Does The Brain Understand Language?
How does the brain process and create language?

The World’s Unspoken Languages
Let’s speak about the unspoken.

When Did Middle English Become Modern English?
Also, how different are the two, really?

A Cultural History Of Coffee
It’s more than just hot bean water. It’s a lifestyle.

How Dogs Bark In Other Languages
You may be barking up the wrong tree.

Where Did The Planets Get Their Names?
To infinity and beyond. No, but seriously.

Fillers And Interjections: The Stepping Stones To Fluency
Ummm like what are fillers and interjections anyways…

What Is Bastille Day, And Why Is It Celebrated?
Celebrating revolution with fireworks, parades and parties? You might think you’re in the United States if you’re not paying attention…

When Did Americans Lose Their British Accents?
Technically, they never did, but the answer is more complicated than that.

Späti, Kiez, Paletti — Berlin Slang And Tips For Visiting The City On The Spree
Time to get ready for your journey!