Culture

How did the Sloppy Joe, hoagie and hot dog get their names?

The story behind the crowds: your guide to the history of Black Friday and who takes part in it around the world.

So you want to immerse yourself in the French language? Great news: you’ve got plenty of options.

Is humor the same everywhere? Not exactly.

How did Puerto Rico get its name? Where does the term Boricua come from, and what does it mean? Well, it all started with the Taíno…

When it comes to superstitions, each country has its own idea of what constitutes bad luck. Just make sure you never do these 13 things.

Currywurst, churros, baklava and more. Let’s go on a tasty tour all around Europe to find savory snacks and sweet treats to go.

This Halloween, get a lesson in supernatural scare tactics from the Boogeyman and 14 of his cousins.

Contrary to the popular stereotype, Spaniards actually work some of the longest hours in Europe. Here’s why the siesta isn’t exactly what you think.

There’s more to Oslo than Scandinavian noir (though, yes, there’s plenty of that).

Tour the streets and canals of Amsterdam without leaving your home.

Or rather, a Brazilian variant of the Venetian dialect.