Culture

Read The World: 10 Books About Rome
All books lead to Rome. Well, these ones do, anyway.

Common Hand Gestures To Avoid Abroad
Here are some handy tips for traveling overseas.

Read The World: 10 Books About Paris
Whatever your genre, you’ll find a book worth picking up about the city of lights.

Earth Day Celebrations: A Global Affair Glorifying The Planet
Every day is a good day to give Gaia some love.

Read The World: 10 Books About Dublin
Read up on one of the literary capitals of the world.

7 Non-English Films Better Than Their Hollywood Remakes
The original isn’t necessarily always better, but in a lot of cases it’s worth watching.

A Cultural History Of The Kebab
When you need to eat something quick and tasty, a kebab is something we can all agree on.

The Shakespeares Of Other Languages
Shakespeare didn’t just contribute substantially to many a school’s required reading list — he also left an indelible mark on the English language. Who are some other writers who had a foundational impact on their language?

Cants And Anti-Languages: The Hidden World Of Secret Languages
Sometimes languages aren’t meant to be understood.

A Brief History Of The Academy Award For Best International Feature Film
For Your Consideration: A look at the weird history of the Best International Film category at the Oscars.

Read The World: 10 Books About Mexico City
Even 10 probably isn’t enough to understand the many facets of Mexico’s capital.

10 Beautiful Spring Words From Around The World
Spring has sprung, so let’s celebrate the end of winter with 10 beautiful spring words from around the world.

The 10 Most Unusual St. Patrick’s Day Traditions Around The World
Here are a few places where they do things a little differently (don’t worry — you can still get your green beer).

The Language Of The Most Iconic Women’s Rights Posters
We take a look back at 100 years of fighting for women’s rights.