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In reality, Byzantium was also a pragmatic and down-to-earth culture—it developed sophisticated systems for taxation, justice, administration, and ... (2017)
French wine. A younger generation is rejecting old Mediterranean habits | Europe (2024)
Claire Hughes Johnson has gone long on tactics and pragmatism, short on guff | Business. “Scaling people” is written by Claire Hughes Johnson, a te... (2023)
Catchy lyrics in the idiom of the Inca Empire | The Americas (2021)
An assassination attempt on a former president jolts the atoll nation | Asia (2021)
The country uses a mix of vague places, distances and compass directions as addresses | The Americas (2021)
As other firms become more political, some Silicon Valley companies are heading in the opposite direction | United States (2021)
Loneliness is a widespread problem with complex roots (2021)
All families argue. Some of the most explosive rows happen inside Germany’s powerhouse companies (2021)
Politicians and prominent intellectuals say social theories from the United States on race, gender and post-colonialism are a threat to French iden... (2021)
Netflix said in its earnings report last week that "Lupin" is set to rack up 70 million views in its first month, a new record. (2021)
Paganism is experiencing a global revival as more people are reconnecting with nature. Here are five traditional ancient celebrations around the wo... (2020)
North America's largest-known Mexican cookbook collection inspires both tears and restaurant dishes. (2020)
As the influenza pandemic swept across the United States in 1918 and 1919, masks took a role in political and cultural wars. (2020)
The story behind Canada’s most distinctive verbal tic. (2017)
From Zoom University to the Zoom Party - Zoom is where we work, go to school and party these days. (2020)
Learn more about Open Access FAQ Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can explore and reuse millions of digital items from the Smithson... (2020)
Everyone knows a Nguyen, but how did that come to be? (2017)
Once a year, millions of women leave their homes around Kerala to give a sweet offering of rice for their goddess, Attukal Amma. (2019)
Get a taste of the unique island cooking that most travelers skip right over. Laurie Woolever tastes and cooks her way through the unique landscap... (2019)
Black markets and American wheat imports popularized ramen. (2018)
Few baked goods inspire such bitter partisanship. And don’t even think about trying to make them at home "Everyone knows the croissant story, do... (2019)
The national pastime reflects America’s easily mocked—but often successful—desire to be different “To this day, many of the thousands who visit ... (2019)
The near-absence of public garbage bins in cities like Tokyo is both a security measure and a reflection of a cultural aversion to littering. "F... (2019)
A culinary journey to Denmark to find out what would it take to for an American guy to transform into a Dane? Saveur’s resident Scandiphile eats a... (2019)
The smoked rib tips and hot links of Chicago's South Side represent an indispensable regional barbeque style, but half the city doesn't know it exi... (2019)
Airbnb announced a partnership with 23andMe through which the two companies will work together to facilitate heritage travel trips. (2019)
Vox blazed across the Internet, dividing its country. Now it’s in parliament. "The slogan translates to “Make Spain Great Again.” The man is San... (2019)
Many young people participate in the rental economy. They own less stuff than their parents' generation, and they rent or share a lot more. For som... (2019)
The centuries-old Portuguese treat has become a global brand, and a very modern marketing machine is pushing it. But there’s also a more unlikel... (2019)
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities in the Veneto area. Padova is famed for its venerable unive... (2023)
Rick Steves European Travel Talk | Rick Steves shares the essential skills for smart European travel: itinerary planning, packing light, getting ca... (2023)
Cultures and cuisines inspire each other all around the world, especially in the last few decades. But Portugal seems to be a special case. It's a ... (2023)
In this video, we trace the evolution of the European Union since the end of WWII until Brexit.-------- (2023)
Kids are more anxious and depressed than ever. Is identity politics to blame? (2023)
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon — which, at least in its own mind, rivals Paris — we head for ... (2023)
Hey guys, this video is of my journey in Panama. I’ll be talking about some of the things to see and do, lodging, food, and so on; hopefully I can ... (2023)
Carnival is a time to dust off your best costume, take on a new identity and commit all manner of sins...and celebrations in Venice are no exceptio... (2023)
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In this third of three shows on the Eternal City, we'll explore this grand metropolis — so rich in art and cultu... (2023)
Buenos Aires was once a top-tier global city but has underperformed in the last century. (2023)
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | We start in Lisbon, where salty sailors' quarters and wistful fado singers mix with ornate architecture to recal... (2023)
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Portugal has an oversized history, fascinating culture, and boatloads of sardines. Saving the capital city of Li... (2023)
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. We'll dine on fresh seafood at the fisherman's harbo... (2023)
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | The homeland of the proud and resilient Basque people is split between France and Spain. From our San Sebastián ... (2023)
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go-for-Baroque palaces, while... (2023)
Taking up half the continent of South America, Brazil is host to vast array of landscapes and biomes - from the steamy Amazon Rainforests, to the s... (2023)
Rick Steves' The Holy Land: Israelis and Palestinians Today (2023)
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it online… (2023)
Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes (2023)
In this travel lecture, Rick Steves tours Rome — from the ancient ruins at the Forum and Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican (with Mic... (2023)
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | We roam the region of Castile, starting in Toledo — so well-preserved and packed with cultural wonder that the e... (2023)
Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther kicked off the Protestant Reformation, which contributed to the birth of our modern age. In this one-hour spe... (2023)
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In this hour-long special, Rick Steves explores the historic and cultural wonders of Egypt. In Cairo, we climb i... (2023)
Rick Steves European Travel Talk | Travel guidebook author Rick Steves describes Italy's top stops — the Cinque Terre, Milan, Venice, Florence, Tus... (2023)
Join Rick as he weaves Andalucía's rich mix of culture, cuisine, history, and natural wonders into a 60-minute special. The hour includes the major... (2023)
‘What is Danish?’ asks comedian Ellie Jokar. Born in Iran, now a Dane, Ellie struggles to understand why her once friendly country has pulled up th... (2023)
This is the story of Iran, once known as Persia. In this video, I explore the long history of Iran through to the controversial present, the divers... (2023)
Explore with me the canals and squares of Venice to understand its architecture and its fascinating urban design.Subtitles available in several lan... (2023)
How did great Renaissance minds modernize Rome? Explore with me the streets and monuments of the Eternal City and understand its architectural char... (2023)
Why wasn't Thailand Colonized?As the powers of Europe began to grow and expand throughout the world’s history, colonialism became the forefront of ... (2023)
As the financial crisis deepens, many adults are moving back home. But the trend started before the pandemic. (2020)
Nationalist movements are taking root across the Continent. In a five-part series, we ask: Can the European Union survive? (2019)
Kumbh Mela Festival Expected To Bring 150 Million Pilgrims To Ganges River For Spiritual Renewal It's India's Kumbh Mela festival, which is expe... (2019)
On The Sidelines Of Democracy: In recent midterms, 4 in 10 eligible voters cast ballots. Nonvoters talk of apathy, disgust, barriers and other ... (2018)
The story of how one summer, and one World Cup, changed English football forever. (2018)
The Economist, 2017: “Twitter, Facebook and Google were supposed to improve politics. Instead, from Russian meddling in America's election to polit... (2017)
On the Wednesday, Oct. 9, episode of Sundial: New uses for dying malls Traditional malls across the U.S. are seeing fewer and fewer customers. The ... (2019)
Listen to this episode from 99% Invisible on Spotify. In the US, mascots are used to pump up crowds at sporting events, or for traumat... (2020)
One year after Hurricane Maria, The Takeaway travels to Puerto Rico to explore how identity has changed on the island. (2018)
This paper proposes that an individual's creativity is influenced by their adoption of their social group's culture. Creativity requires both novel... (2025)
In anticipation of Super Bowl LII (Go Eagles), we're revisiting an old episode about the surprising history of how the game came to be. It's the en... (2023)
Listen to this episode from Capitalisn't on Spotify. Does meritocracy create a better world for everyone, or does it create massive inequality? The... (2021)
Listen to this episode from Capitalisn't on Spotify. Does meritocracy create a better world for everyone, or does it create massive inequality? The... (2021)
How do you build, set, shape, fix, change, culture? Sharing practical advice while drawing on examples of culture as code from a thousand years ago... (2019)
Ben and James discuss the question of YouTube, why it’s similar and different from Facebook, and why engagement is both alluring and a potential pr... (2019)
What happened to the laugh track? For nearly five decades, it was ubiquitous, simulating in-person audience experiences in home living rooms. But b... (2018)
An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, perfect for both yo... (2025)
An unforgettable journey through Central Asia, one of the most mysterious and history-laden regions of the world. Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikis... (2021)
Put an end to miscommunication and inefficiency—and tap into the strengths of your diverse team. If you read nothing else on managing across cultur... (2025)
* New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller multiple years running * Translated into 20 languages, with more than half a million copies sol... (2023)
Now available in paperback—with a new preface and interview with Jessica Livingston about Y Combinator! Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' ... (2023)
A Times Literary Supplement’s Book of the Year 2020 A New Statesman's Best Book of 2020 A Bloomberg's Best Book of 2020 A Guardian Best Book About ... (2021)
The surprising history of an inspiring and sometimes dangerous idea Meritocracy- the idea that people should be advanced according to their talents... (2021)
The Complete Maus book. Read 7,135 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Combined for the first time here are Maus I: A Survivor'... (2020)
The Complete Persepolis book. Read 7,446 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Here, in one volume: Marjane Satrapi's best-sellin... (2020)
100,000 years ago, at least six human species inhabited the earth. Today there is just one. Us. Homo sapiens. How did our species succeed in the... (2019)
Oklahoma City and Its Chaotic Founding, Its Apocalyptic Weather, Its Purloined Basketball Team, and the Dream of Becoming a World-class Metropolis ... (2018)
When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on Sept... (2018)
Website of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2021)
Replika is an AI friend that is always there for you. Grow your own. Your Replika learns from you, matches your personality and becomes your bes... (2018)