Society

Governments and institutions play a defining role in their citizens' life experiences.

December 31, 2019 15:12

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is one of the most famous Christmas carols in the world. But do you know what the meaning is behind the song's symbolism?

December 31, 2019 12:15

Typical bucket-list destination or unique, personal adventures: there is a New Year's Eve celebration for everyone.

December 31, 2019 07:29

The Reconstruction era was a period of United States history that lasted from 1863 to 1877, immediately following the Civil War.

December 30, 2019 17:26

Bouvet Island belongs to Norway.

December 30, 2019 17:05

Honduras is a small country with a lot of hidden gems. Here is a list of notable famous people who have ties to Honduras.

December 30, 2019 16:59

If you travel to Istanbul, it's hard to ignore how many cats there are in the that city.

December 30, 2019 12:00

China has the most surveilled cities worldwide. Eight of the top ten cities with the highest estimated number of CCTV cameras are situated in the country.

December 30, 2019 05:42

The Cree are the largest Canadian First Nation.

December 29, 2019 12:19

A system of oppression is any system designed to hinder a group of individuals (usually a minority) from accessing the resources and privileges available to individuals who are not part of that minority.

December 27, 2019 19:37

Iran's long and turbulent history had many rulers, kings, and emperors.

December 27, 2019 18:52

Globalisation is having significant impact on the Maasai way of life.

December 26, 2019 12:38

The use of emojis as a means of communication is growing in popularity every day.

December 24, 2019 17:24

Austria observes 13 public holidays, many of which are associated with the Christian Church.

December 24, 2019 12:10

Leblouh is one of several internationally condemned practices that are still prevalent in Mauritania.

December 20, 2019 15:57

Happening approximately once a month as part of the lunar phase, a full moon is a phenonema that occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and Sun.

December 20, 2019 15:55

Redlining is the practice of denying services to residents of specific neighborhoods and communities, often on the basis of race.

December 20, 2019 15:29

Sociology is the study of social relationship patterns, while psychology is the study of the mind.

December 17, 2019 13:57

Why is there no J street in the nation's capital? Could it really be because of an old grudge between architect and politician?

December 17, 2019 11:57

Although North Korea insists that Kijong-Dong, right on the DMZ, is a functional city, many other countries insist otherwise.

December 17, 2019 11:25