what's inside: culture & traditions

Cultures and Traditions takes a look at how people interact with each other. This might be through sub-cultures, relationships, fads or religion and spirituality.

Competitions

Competitions

Competitions are popular events across the world. Go behind the scenes of some of the most common events such as beauty pageants or extreme eating contents. See more »

Etiquette & Languages

Etiquette & Languages

Etiquette and Languages observes how people relate to each other through behaviors and speech. Find information on topics like tipping, sign language, good manners and slang. See more »

Fads

Fads

Fads define a society's popular styles and trends throughout the decades. Whether it be crazy hairstyles, popular games or geek chic - you'll find it here. See more »

Folklore & Superstition

Folklore & Superstition

Folklore and Superstition covers the topics of good luck, bad luck and uncommon wisdom. Discover more about topics like conspiracy theories, urban legends or voodoo. See more »

Relationships

Relationships

Relationships are about how humans relate to one another. Learn more topics like love, marriage, genealogy, dating and divorce. See more »

Religion & Spirituality

Religion & Spirituality

Religion and Spirituality is an important element of every culture. Learn more about world religions and spiritual practices in both Eastern and Western cultures. See more »

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Subcultures

Subcultures

Subcultures are a variety of cultures and sub-groups that become part of society. Learn more about sub-cultures like Geisha, the Amish, Freegans or the Mafia. See more »

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How Sherpas Work

With Mount Everest as a backdrop, Sherpas live and work at elevations that cause visitors altitude sickness. Learn more about the Sherpa culture and the respect they garner for their mountain mother.

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