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Why the French are drinking less wine
French wine. A younger generation is rejecting old Mediterranean habits | Europe (2024)
Best ice cream in the world: A global tour | CNN
Get a taste of how ice cream is made and served in different countries around the world. Ice cream may be universally appealing, but many countri... (2020)
“Scaling People” is a textbook piece of management writing
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)
The North Side Skull & Bone Gang - Mardi Gras
Past the crowds and balconies of Bourbon Street, Mardi Gras Day has started the same way since 1819, with a neighborhood tradition as unexpected as... (2023)
New Orleans Northside Skull and Bone Gang on Mardi Gras - The Atlantic - The Atlantic
For 200 years, this Mardi Gras krewe has kicked off the festival at the crack of dawn with a very important message. (2023)
Why Are Egypt's Treasures Housed Overseas? | History | Smithsonian Magazine
On the eve of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, some of the country's artifacts, from the Rosetta Stone to the bust of Nefertiti, remain ov... (2022)
Classical liberalism vs. The New Right - Marginal REVOLUTION
It has become increasingly clear that the political Right in America is not what it used to be. In particular, my own preferred slant of classical ... (2022)
The Great Awokening is transforming American politics - Vox
White liberals are embracing progressive racial politics and transforming America (2019)
Heresy - essay by Paul Graham
can be fired for. Those doing the firing don't use the word "heresy" to describe them, but structurally they're equivalent. Structurally there are ... (2022)
This god shoots love darts, but no, it's not Cupid - The Conversation
Kamadeva, also known as Madana, is the Hindu god of love, desire and infatuation. (2022)
What the mythical Cupid can teach us about the meaning of love and desire - The Conversation
A scholar of early Greek classics explains what the myth of the weapon-carrying god of love, Cupid, a child of the gods of love and war, conveys a... (2022)
The 'real' St. Valentine was no patron of love - The Conversation
Valentine’s Day originated as a feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or perhaps two. It took a gruesome path to... (2022)
The Four Quadrants of Conformism - Paul Graham essay
The Four Quadrants of Conformism - Paul Graham essay July 2020 One of the most revealing ways to classify people is by the degree and aggress... (2022)
10 Types of European Breads With Fascinating Stories
Sure, you know about the baguette, but what about other breads in Europe? Here are 10 European breads to try and the legends that explain their ori... (2021)
UNESCO transnational traditions - 32 new inscriptions on its Intangible Heritage Lists
Website of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2021)
Ten Cultural Experiences to Put on Your Post-Pandemic Bucket List | Travel | Smithsonian Magazine
From a lantern festival in Korea to camel racing in Oman, these traditions have us dreaming of future travel (2021)
THE NEW PURITANS - Mob Justice Is Trampling Democratic Discourse - The Atlantic
By Anne Applebaum Social codes are changing, in many ways for the better. But for those whose behavior doesn’t adapt fast enough to the new nor... (2021)
The way it makes her feel - Renata Flores, a Peruvian singer, embraces her Quechua heritage
Catchy lyrics in the idiom of the Inca Empire | The Americas (2021)
In the Maldives, an ominous rise in intolerance | The Economist
An assassination attempt on a former president jolts the atoll nation | Asia (2021)
Why it is easy to get lost in Costa Rica | The Economist
The country uses a mix of vague places, distances and compass directions as addresses | The Americas (2021)
Woke at Work: Why tech firms are trying to run away from politics—and failing | The Economist
As other firms become more political, some Silicon Valley companies are heading in the opposite direction | United States (2021)
Changes at Basecamp
At Basecamp, we treat our company as a product. It's not a rigid thing that exists, it's a flexible, malleable idea that evolves. We aren't stuck w... (2021)
Why the French love to complain - BBC - Travel
In France, a complaint is an appropriate and frequent conversation starter – but the appropriateness of when, to whom and about what to complain is... (2021)
Being Normal - Econlib
I’ve always been weird, but at this point in my life I feel like I understand non-weird people quite well. If you’re still baffled, my weird frien... (2020)
Northern Ireland, born of strife 100 years ago, again erupts in political violence
Brexit has reopened an old battle over Northern Irish identity, leading to clashes in the street. Scores have been injured in the troubled UK terri... (2021)
How Amanda Gorman Became So Much More Than a Literary Star | Vogue
Amanda Gorman is a poet, activist, optimist, style icon—and a phenomenon in the making. Doreen St. Félix reports. (2021)
A Medical Student Questioned Microaggressions. UVA Branded Him a Threat and Banished Him from Campus
Kieran Bhattacharya's First Amendment lawsuit can proceed, a court said. (2021)
The intellectual character of conspiracy theorists – Quassim Cassam | Aeon Essays
Why do some people believe conspiracy theories? It’s not just who or what they know. It’s a matter of intellectual character (2021)
The HubSpot Culture Code: Creating a Company We Love
The official HubSpot Culture Code slide deck. Take an inside look at HubSpot, the people behind it, and what makes us tick. (2021)
Bartleby - You’ll often walk alone | Business | The Economist
Loneliness is a widespread problem with complex roots (2021)
David Brooks: The Root Causes of Populism, Authoritarianism and The Whole Global Mess
World On Fire: Right-wing populism is surging worldwide, in places as diverse as India, the Netherlands, Argentina, France and the United States. W... (2024)
Why Portuguese Food is Hiding Everywhere
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)
The European Union - Summary on a Map
In this video, we trace the evolution of the European Union since the end of WWII until Brexit.-------- (2023)
Why modern America creates fragile children | Jonathan Haidt
Kids are more anxious and depressed than ever. Is identity politics to blame? (2023)
French Alps and Lyon
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)
Panama City: Gate of the Americas | Travel Documentary and Guide | Things to Know and What to Expect
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)
What Venice Carnival is really like and how to take part... on a budget!
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)
Rome: Back-Street Riches
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)
Italy’s Verona, Padova, and Ravenna
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)
Buenos Aires, Argentina's Megacity: Europe in the Americas
Buenos Aires was once a top-tier global city but has underperformed in the last century. (2023)
Lisbon and the Algarve
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | We start in Lisbon, where salty sailors' quarters and wistful fado singers mix with ornate architecture to recal... (2023)
Portugal's Heartland
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Portugal has an oversized history, fascinating culture, and boatloads of sardines. Saving the capital city of Li... (2023)
Sicily, Italy - Sicilian Delights - Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
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)
Basque Country - Northern Spain, Southern France
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)
Germany: Munich, Bavaria and the Foothills of the Alps
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go-for-Baroque palaces, while... (2023)
Brazil: History, Geography, Economy & Culture
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
Rick Steves' The Holy Land: Israelis and Palestinians Today (2023)
European Travel Skills with Rick Steves
Rick Steves European Travel Talk | Rick Steves shares the essential skills for smart European travel: itinerary planning, packing light, getting ca... (2023)
Italy: Siena and Tuscany's Wine Country
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
Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes (2023)
Italy: Rome – Rick Steves Travel Talks
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)
Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca
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)
Rick Steves' Luther and the Reformation
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 Egypt: Yesterday and Today
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)
Italy Travel Skills
Rick Steves European Travel Talk | Travel guidebook author Rick Steves describes Italy's top stops — the Cinque Terre, Milan, Venice, Florence, Tus... (2023)
Rick Steves' Andalucía: The Best of Southern Spain
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)
How Denmark took a hard line on Immigrants | Foreign Correspondent
‘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)
Iran: History, Geography, Economy & Culture
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)
Florence: Renaissance home of the Medici, Michelangelo and da Vinci | Legendary Cities
We delve into the history of one of the most culturally rich and architecturally significant cities in the world: Florence. The city where the rena... (2023)
Venice Explained
Explore with me the canals and squares of Venice to understand its architecture and its fascinating urban design.Subtitles available in several lan... (2023)
Cultural Breadth, Embeddedness, and Creativity - Google NotebookLM
This paper proposes that an individual's creativity is influenced by their adoption of their social group's culture. Creativity requires both novel... (2025)
Ghosts of Football Past
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)
The Cost of Meritocracy With Michael Sandel - Capitalisn't | Podcast on Spotify
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)
The Promise Of Meritocracy With Adrian Wooldridge - Capitalisn't | Podcast on Spotify
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)
Millions of Americans face stigma of moving back in with their parents
As the financial crisis deepens, many adults are moving back home. But the trend started before the pandemic. (2020)
Return of the Yokai - Roman Mars - 99% Invisible Podcast
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)
a16z Podcast: The Stories and Code of Culture Change
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)
A Look At Miami Carnival, The History Of Carribean Food & Spices | WLRN
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)
Part 1: The Battle for Europe - The New York Times
Nationalist movements are taking root across the Continent. In a five-part series, we ask: Can the European Union survive? (2019)
YouTube and the End of Friction | Exponent
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)
Welcome To The World's Largest Gathering Of Humans - NPR
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)
Another 'Civil War'? Pessimism About Political Violence Deepens In A Divided Nation : NPR
Following a rash of deaths, threats and violent acts, Americans fear the nation may be growing so far apart that danger may become a regular factor... (2018)
Exploring Why So Many Americans Don't Vote || NPR
On The Sidelines Of Democracy: In recent midterms, 4 in 10 eligible voters cast ballots. Nonvoters talk of apathy, disgust, barriers and other ... (2018)
Access & Opportunity Podcast || Carla Harris and Freada Kapor Klein
Carla Harris talks to Freada Kapor Klein of the Kapor Capital, which invests in entrepreneurs who are women or from multicultural backgrounds. (2018)
1. How the 1990 World Cup Saved English Soccer - Gimlet Media
The story of how one summer, and one World Cup, changed English football forever. (2018)
The Laff Box - 99% Invisible
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)
Social media's threat to democracy
The Economist, 2017: “Twitter, Facebook and Google were supposed to improve politics. Instead, from Russian meddling in America's election to polit... (2017)
Radical Candor, by Kim Scott
* New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller multiple years running * Translated into 20 languages, with more than half a million copies sol... (2023)
Founders at Work, by Jessica Livingston, co-founder of Y Combinator
Now available in paperback—with a new preface and interview with Jessica Livingston about Y Combinator! Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' ... (2023)
The Tyranny of Merit
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 Aristocracy of Talent
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 by Art Spiegelman
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 (Persepolis, #1-4) by Marjane Satrapi
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)
The Almost Nearly Perfect People: Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian Utopia - by Michael Booth
Journalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than ten years and has grown increasingly frustrated with the rose-tinted view ... (2019)
Boom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, by Sam Anderson
Oklahoma City and Its Chaotic Founding, Its Apocalyptic Weather, Its Purloined Basketball Team, and the Dream of Becoming a World-class Metropolis ... (2018)
UNESCO - Browse the Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Website of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2021)
The world's largest ranking of countries and regions by English skills -- EF
The 8th edition of the EF English Proficiency Index ranks 88 countries and regions by their English skills. (2018)
Replika - Your AI friend
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)