CultureReadyAncient Egypt’s Influential Women Rulers
Contrary to popular belief, some of Egypt’s most celebrated and influential rulers were women—among them Sobekneferu, Hatshepsut, and Cleopatra.
Five Unique Festivals That Celebrate Italian Cuisine
Just a mere mention of Italy evokes images of the delicious foods that make up the country’s world-renowned cuisine. These dishes and delicacies are so tied to the country’s culture, that they’ve become the focus of many festivals throughout the country.
Taiwan’s Wang Yeh Boat Burning Festival
Every three years, Taiwanese locals gather in the port town of Donggang for an eight-day festival in which a large wooden boat is set on fire to ward off disease.
Oktoberfest: The Largest Beer Festival in the World
It might come as a surprise to some of the millions of Oktoberfest attendees that the German festival’s origins had nothing to do with beer.
Borobudur: The World's Largest Buddhist Monument
Located in Java, Indonesia, the Borobudur Temple Compounds was built in the 8th and 9th centuries during the reign of the Syailendra Dynasty. The pilgrimage and UNESCO World Heritage Site resembles the shape of a lotus, a sacred flower in Buddhism.
8 Facts About Turkey to Expand Your Cultural Awareness
There are more than 30 languages spoken in Turkey.
Although Turkish is the country’s official language, there are more than 30 minority languages spoken, including Kurmanji, Zazaki and Mesopotamian Arabic. Kurmanji, also known as Northern Kurdish, is spoken by 12% of the population. Zazaki is a Kurdish dialect spoken by the Zazas people in the eastern part of the country.
Hindu Traditions Practiced Across India
India is rich in cultural diversity, and that diversity is reflected in the Hindu traditions people follow throughout the country.
Some of the Funniest Brazilian Idioms and Expressions
While living in Brazil, you’ll hear many colorful phrases that reflect the country’s people and culture.
An Introduction to Asian Egg Coffee
Italy has expresso. Latin America has café con leche, and East Asian countries, like Vietnam, Japan, and Korea, have egg coffee.
Arabic Isn’t the Only Language Cairo’s Drivers Speak
With more than 20 million residents and millions of cars on the road, the Cairo metropolitan area is the largest in the Middle East and has one of the worst traffic congestion problems in the world. And it’s been that way for decades. Since 1950, the Egyptian capital has grown by more than 700 percent.